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Bronchitis, Greenish Expectorants, Wheezing. Suggestion?
i have a persistent bronchitis that seems to don't go away. i stated with Zpack but it was not effective.
iam now on ceftin and prednisone ( 4th day) and i still have greenish expectorants, usually morning and evening worse. i still have some wheezing.. should i tell my doctor now or wait ttil i finish the meds , Predn( 2 more days )
ceftin ( 6 more days) any suggestion?
thanks.
Pierre
iam now on ceftin and prednisone ( 4th day) and i still have greenish expectorants, usually morning and evening worse. i still have some wheezing.. should i tell my doctor now or wait ttil i finish the meds , Predn( 2 more days )
ceftin ( 6 more days) any suggestion?
thanks.
Pierre
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
Dear Pierre,
Presence of greenish expectorant is indicative of persistence of the infection, even with antibiotic therapy.
Wheezing is due to the constriction of the lower airway passages secondary to the infection.
Kindly consult your doctor now & get a proper clinical examination done.
Investigations like complete blood count, X ray of chest will be helpful.
The choice of antibiotic to be decided based on culture & sensitivity reports.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Take care.
Presence of greenish expectorant is indicative of persistence of the infection, even with antibiotic therapy.
Wheezing is due to the constriction of the lower airway passages secondary to the infection.
Kindly consult your doctor now & get a proper clinical examination done.
Investigations like complete blood count, X ray of chest will be helpful.
The choice of antibiotic to be decided based on culture & sensitivity reports.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Take care.
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Hi,
Usually after infection clears cough and expectoration remains for few days more.
Continue with the treatment.
Take some cough expectorant to get symptomatic relief.
Ok and take care.
Usually after infection clears cough and expectoration remains for few days more.
Continue with the treatment.
Take some cough expectorant to get symptomatic relief.
Ok and take care.
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