Suggest Treatment For Irritation In Upper Chest And Low-grade Fever While Having Bronchitis
Question: I have bronchitis, I think. scratchy upper chest, low grade temp. What can i go. Tylenol and chloraseptic aren't working. it's probably viral, isn't it?
Brief Answer:
Better to get done PFT.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection is more.
But if you want to rule out bronchitis, better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Better to get done PFT.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection is more.
But if you want to rule out bronchitis, better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar