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Does Smoking Increase The Time Of Recovery Of UTI?

Hi doctor, Can uti become serious. I am on antibiotics from 3 days and still i feel no improvement. My Local doctor said it would work within 24 hrs. And can smoking be the problem for healing because I am a heavy smoker..? Thnaks in advance
Fri, 26 Aug 2022
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Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Hello,

Usually, in most cases for the treatment to be effective, it needs at least 48-72 hours. Hence, in my opinion you should wait and continue it. Smoking is not directly related to UTI but can worsens your lung function specifically.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  Dr. Shailja Puri's  Response
Hello,

If UTI is not being cured with antibiotics, then it implies that the bacteria may be resistant to the antibiotics. I suggest you to get drug sensitivity test for the said bacteria.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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Does Smoking Increase The Time Of Recovery Of UTI?

Hello, Usually, in most cases for the treatment to be effective, it needs at least 48-72 hours. Hence, in my opinion you should wait and continue it. Smoking is not directly related to UTI but can worsens your lung function specifically. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist