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How Can Chest Congestion And Bronchitis Be Treated?
I had chest cough bring up colored mucus for 3 weeks when saw doctor diagnosing bronchitis. On day 4 of zithromicin and today began vomiting and diarrhea, fever of 100, body aches and pain in stomach unable to keep anything down. Cough is much better. Wondering if these are related symptoms or if I was just lucky enough to pick up a norovirus.
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In viral or bacterial bronchitisvomiting and headache like presentation can occur. Check your CBC to look for high WBC count or neurophilia if present Sputum microscopic examination and culture should be done If needed. Chest X-ray also beneficial. According to these reports further management plan decided.For vomiting Symptomatically Ondensteron MD like mouth dissolving tablet can be prescribed.
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How Can Chest Congestion And Bronchitis Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In viral or bacterial bronchitis vomiting and headache like presentation can occur. Check your CBC to look for high WBC count or neurophilia if present Sputum microscopic examination and culture should be done If needed. Chest X-ray also beneficial. According to these reports further management plan decided.For vomiting Symptomatically Ondensteron MD like mouth dissolving tablet can be prescribed. Take care. Hope this will help you