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Is Coughing 2-3 Times Normal After Treatment For Bronchitis?

my doctor gave me antibiotics the last month twice,for my bronchitis,she said i had wheezing too and after that i went for a checkup to see and she said i should get an inhaler and im still taking that i had like a bark cough like alot b4 but now she said my lungs where ok and no more wheezing i usually cough 2-3 times bark cough usually normal cough i want to know if it will go away stay the same or get worse? please help me
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are still having barking cough (frequency reduced), this means your bronchitis is not completely cured.
Bronchitis needs treatment based on severity.
And to know severity, PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) is must.
So get done PFT and start treatment according to severity.
You will need long acting inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Is Coughing 2-3 Times Normal After Treatment For Bronchitis?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are still having barking cough (frequency reduced), this means your bronchitis is not completely cured. Bronchitis needs treatment based on severity. And to know severity, PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) is must. So get done PFT and start treatment according to severity. You will need long acting inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.