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page:  I'm so sick, what could it be?  Posted by danie_m  i have
this cough that makes the inside of my chest feel like its being
tore apart. i cant sleep at night with out waking up and
coughing. sometimes i cough to the point of almost puking. my
throat hurts really badly and my entire body aches. what could
it be? Answers (1) Sort by: Newest first | Oldest first On the
surface, this sounds like a respiratory infection.  However, so
many things determine what (if any) tests are needed for
diagnosis and what treatment should be started.  You will need
to see a physician who will ask about your age, medical history,
medications, allergies, smoking hx, and other symptoms.  The
physician will perform a physical exam to help determine the
diagnosis.  You may need other tests, such as an xray.  Therapy
will be determined by the careful weighting of all the involved
factors.  If a new condition such as this affects your life in
the way you describe, you n