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I Was Diagnosed With Bronchitis And Was Given An Inhaler,

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Posted on Tue, 21 May 2019
Question: I was diagnosed with Bronchitis and was given an inhaler, codeine cough medicine, and an antibiotic, but I'm still really congested and mainly wheezing.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Better to take expectorant cough syrup.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Codein is cough suppressant.
And it should not be given in chest congestion and bronchitis.
So in my opinion, you should stop Codein syrup.
Start cough expectorant syrup containing ambroxol, bromhexin and guafenesin.
Also let me know which inhaler and antibiotic you are taking.
Also let me know if you are a smoker.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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I Was Diagnosed With Bronchitis And Was Given An Inhaler,

Brief Answer: Better to take expectorant cough syrup. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum. I can understand your concern. Codein is cough suppressant. And it should not be given in chest congestion and bronchitis. So in my opinion, you should stop Codein syrup. Start cough expectorant syrup containing ambroxol, bromhexin and guafenesin. Also let me know which inhaler and antibiotic you are taking. Also let me know if you are a smoker. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.