Chest infections are common, especially after a cold or flu during autumn and winter.
Although most are mild and get better on their own, some can be serious or even life-threatening.
Information about chest infections, including causes and treatments, in Chinese (traditional).
You can contact our health information team using Language Line (0800 22 44 88). You’ll have a three-way conversation with the call handler to get the advice you need.
Find out more about Language Line.
Last updated:
09 February 2021