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Chest infection

Chest infections are common in people of all ages and may occur with a cold or the flu. Learn more about chest infection causes, symptoms and treatments.

Chest pain

Chest pain is any sort of pain felt in your upper body, from your jaw and shoulders down to your ribs. Find out the facts and when to be concerned.

What causes chest pain?

Trusted information on chest pain causes including indigestion, shingles and chest infections, and links to trusted resources

Chest pain symptoms

Angina is chest pain or discomfort caused by insufficient blood flow and oxygen to the muscle of the heart. Find out the symptoms of angina.

Chest pain treatments

Trusted information about chest pain treatments, including when to call triple zero (000) and advice on what to do in an emergency situation

Chest injuries

Trusted information about chest injuries including what they are and common causes. Find out what to do and when to see a doctor, plus links to trusted resources.

Chest injury symptoms

Trusted information about chest injury symptoms including chest pain, difficulty of breathing and more. Find out what to do and when to see a doctor, plus links to trusted resources.

Chest injury treatments

Trusted information about chest injury treatments including stopping the bleeding, taking pain killers and more. Find out what to do and when to see a doctor, plus links to trusted resources.

Angina

Chest pain can be caused by many things, including angina. Get medical help as soon as possible, so you can find out what's going on and how you can manage it.

Doctors diagnose pneumonia mainly by talking to the person who is unwell and examining them. A chest x-ray is also a good help. Occasionally, a CT scan can help clear any confusion about the diagnosis.