Radiology
During your barium swallow examination today some of the barium went down the wrong way when you swallowed (aspirated), a complication of this can be a chest infection.
If you experience any of the following symptoms, please either see your GP or attend your local Urgent Care Centre or Accident and Emergency, taking this leaflet with you.
The main symptoms
- A chesty cough – you may cough up green or yellow mucus
- Wheezing and shortness of breath
- Chest pain or discomfort
- A high temperature (fever) of 38C or above
- A headache
- Aching muscles
- Tiredness
See a GP when…
- You feel very unwell, or your symptoms get worse
- You cough up blood or blood-stained mucus
- You have had a cough for more than 3 weeks
- You’re pregnant
- You’re over 65
- Your immune system is weak – for example, you have a condition like diabetes or you’re having chemotherapy
- You have a long-term health condition, such as a heart, lung or kidney condition.
Go to Accident and Emergency or Urgent Care
- If you experience chest pain
- Increased shortness of breath
If you require further information please refer online to – NHS health A-Z (2020) https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chest-infection
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If you require further information please contact us on:
Telephone: 01642 282639 (Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm)
Email: [email protected]
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