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74 Years. Wheezing, Coughing, Extreme Sweating. On Z Pack And Breathing Spray For 2 Weeks. History Of Having Pnemonia. Help
How long can bronchitis last. I am presently on Z pack and a breathing spray. My last antibiotic will be today. It has been two weeks now and I have trouble sleeping because of the wheezing and coughing. I get this at least two times a year. I have had pneumonia twice in the last five years. Should I insist on a chest x-ray. I also sweat a lot. Almost like hot flashes. But I know it is not that I am 74 years old.
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
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You have to go for investigations like CBC,FBS,PPBS,X-ray chest to confirm the diagnosis and better line of treatment.
You have to continue antibiotic if coughing is with yellow expectoration.
Amoxy/clavulinic-625 is more effective.
Continue oral bronchodilator and levocetrizine.You can use rotacaps containing micronised dose of steroid and bronchodilator.
Keep in touch with your doctor.
You have to go for investigations like CBC,FBS,PPBS,X-ray chest to confirm the diagnosis and better line of treatment.
You have to continue antibiotic if coughing is with yellow expectoration.
Amoxy/clavulinic-625 is more effective.
Continue oral bronchodilator and levocetrizine.You can use rotacaps containing micronised dose of steroid and bronchodilator.
Keep in touch with your doctor.
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hi
Thanks for your query
i can feel your concerns
yes,you need a chest Xray to confirm your diagnosis
you can use oral bronchodilator and antiallergic after consulting your doctor
montelukast is also helpful
put salinase drops in nose
steam inhalation is also effective
take green tea and honey
avoid cold and soft drinks
take lot of fluids
wishing you a speedy recovery
Hope i have ansewered your query
i am available for your help
regards
Dr.imran
Thanks for your query
i can feel your concerns
yes,you need a chest Xray to confirm your diagnosis
you can use oral bronchodilator and antiallergic after consulting your doctor
montelukast is also helpful
put salinase drops in nose
steam inhalation is also effective
take green tea and honey
avoid cold and soft drinks
take lot of fluids
wishing you a speedy recovery
Hope i have ansewered your query
i am available for your help
regards
Dr.imran
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