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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Bronchitis While On Antibiotics
I ve had bronchitis for 4 weeks called dr. He called in antibiotic x 7 days did not heal, called dr again ,called in antibiotic x 7 days,and prednisone finished that still not healed. Feel weak,coughing green mucous,now chest is hurting with no fever.scared I might have pneumonia debating over to go to the er.i am a smoker.
Bronchodilators and antibiotics are the mainstay of the treatment. Do a sputum culture and start antibiotics accordingly. You can seek help from a pulmonologist also.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Bronchitis While On Antibiotics
Hello, Bronchodilators and antibiotics are the mainstay of the treatment. Do a sputum culture and start antibiotics accordingly. You can seek help from a pulmonologist also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician