Chest infection or ‘silent killer’? GP issues urgent warning over 4 signs your ‘bug’ might be more sinister

HAVING a chest infection is not out of the norm for this time of year – but a GP has warned when it could be a sign of something more sinister.

It’s estimated around one in five people will get a cough this winter, with cold, flu and chest infections in high circulation.

GettyChest infections can develop after having a cold or flu, and most the time clear up within a few weeks[/caption] GettyA long-term chesty cough could be a sign of a more serious condition[/caption] ...