Do I have a chest infection? Tales from the Front line

“So, what’s the problem.”

“Well, I’ve been unwell for a week with a cough, a fever and I’m not getting any better doc,” he says.

“Any other symptoms?” I ask.

“Well, I’ve been producing a bit of phlegm that’s a bit yellow, and…I think I need some antibiotics.” 

“So, you think you have a chest infection?”

“Yes, doc, and the NHS website was pretty clear I do,” …