Signs and Symptoms of Bronchitis

9. Chest Soreness

Persons with bronchitis will often suffer soreness in their chest.  This is usually the result of the swollen and constricted air passages, as well as the frequent coughing.  The excessive production of mucus also blocks the air passages from the lungs (which are located in the chest) to the throat.  Taking deep breaths can be difficult, sometimes even painful.  This soreness can be present in both acute and chronic bronchitis sufferers. However, persons with chronic bronchitis are more prone to suffer this chest soreness due to the prolonged duration in which their signs and symptoms, especially the coughing, persist.