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Dr told me I have bronchitis and gave me antibiotics ( azitromycin) And mentioned to me that he is giving me another medicine to help with the cough. When I came to pick up my medicine they told me the other medicine are steroids (methylprednisolone 4 mg). No explanation from the dr why he prescribed steroids to me.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe cough which could be due to upper respiratory tract infection such as bronchitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get chest X-ray done. Go for blood and sputum test first and get it examined. You should get your pulmonary function tests as well to access exact level of infection. You can take methylprednisolone for this as well. Start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take proper course of antibiotics. You should take combination of anti allergic and antihistamine medications for immediate relief. Take steam inhalation as well. You should take cough expectorants. Sip on warm water. Avoid cold drinks.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Steroids Advisable For Cough?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe cough which could be due to upper respiratory tract infection such as bronchitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get chest X-ray done. Go for blood and sputum test first and get it examined. You should get your pulmonary function tests as well to access exact level of infection. You can take methylprednisolone for this as well. Start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take proper course of antibiotics. You should take combination of anti allergic and antihistamine medications for immediate relief. Take steam inhalation as well. You should take cough expectorants. Sip on warm water. Avoid cold drinks. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari