For a chest infection, you can contact NHS 111 online or call them for advice, or see your GP for more information. In an emergency, call 999 or go to A&E if you have severe symptoms like difficulty breathing, severe chest pain, or confusion. You can also visit a Walk-in Centre for assessment and treatment of conditions like chest infections.
When to seek help
Contact a health professional if you have a cough for 3 weeks or more, are coughing up blood, or have chest pain that occurs when breathing or coughing.
Emergency services (call 999 or go to A&E)
Seek urgent medical help if you experience:
Severe difficulty breathing
Severe chest pain: that doesn't go away, feels like pressure, tightness, or squeezing
Pain spreading: to your arms, back, neck, or jaw
Increased drowsiness: or difficulty waking up
Pale, blue, or grey lips or skin
