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How To Treat Acute Bronchitis Leading To Chest Tightness And Dizziness?
I was diagnosed with acute bronchitis. Oxygen Sat. level was 93. I was given prednisone 1 x a day for 5 days. Today is day 2 and my chest is still very tight, I feel dizzy. Cough is not any better either. Still feeling tired, developed a sore throat, 100 degree fever and am losing my voice. Do I need to just ride this out or should I be feeling better?
Acute bronchitis may be viral in origin and that's the cause of your fever, fatigability, dizziness and sore throat. Symptomatic care is all that's needed now.
The following are few treatment options. Take plenty of fluids and prevent dehydration. Take tab. Acetaminophen every 6th hourly. Continue Prednisone as prescribed. Steam inhalation would ease the symptoms. Warm salt water gargles twice daily would help.
If there is secondary bacterial infection that can be known if the sputum is dark yellow in color, antibiotics may be necessary. If your symptoms don't get relieved after the above treatment, please do consult a physician for further evaluation and antibiotics prescription.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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How To Treat Acute Bronchitis Leading To Chest Tightness And Dizziness?
Hello, Acute bronchitis may be viral in origin and that s the cause of your fever, fatigability, dizziness and sore throat. Symptomatic care is all that s needed now. The following are few treatment options. Take plenty of fluids and prevent dehydration. Take tab. Acetaminophen every 6th hourly. Continue Prednisone as prescribed. Steam inhalation would ease the symptoms. Warm salt water gargles twice daily would help. If there is secondary bacterial infection that can be known if the sputum is dark yellow in color, antibiotics may be necessary. If your symptoms don t get relieved after the above treatment, please do consult a physician for further evaluation and antibiotics prescription. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist