[18M] Experiencing chest pain and respiratory symptoms

What might be happening

Based on the information you've provided, here are a few possible conditions:

• Asthma: This is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. The chest pain and redness in the face could be due to the effort of breathing.

  • Treatment usually involves using an inhaler to open up the airways and reduce inflammation.

• Allergic Reaction: The symptoms you've described could also be due to an allergic reaction, especially if they came on suddenly. This could be due to a food, medication, or environmental allergen.

  • Treatment for mild allergic reactions often includes antihistamines. For severe reactions, you may need an epinephrine autoinjector (EpiPen).

• Respiratory Infection: A respiratory infection, such as pneumonia or bronchitis, could also cause these symptoms. The chest pain could be due to the coughing and the redness in the face could be due to a fever.

  • Treatment typically involves rest, fluids, and possibly antibiotics if the infection is bacterial.

What you can do

Given the severity of your symptoms, it's important to seek immediate medical attention. In the meantime, try to stay calm and take slow, deep breaths. If you have an inhaler or EpiPen and believe this could be an asthma attack or allergic reaction, use it.

What you should look out for

Seek immediate medical help if:

• Your symptoms worsen or don't improve with treatment
• You have difficulty speaking or swallowing
• You feel faint or dizzy
• Your lips or face turn blue

Remember, this advice is intended to be general in nature, and specific causes may not apply to your situation. Always consult with a healthcare provider for appropriate examination, testing, and care recommendations.