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What Causes Bronchitis And Pneumonia In A Non Smoker?

Husband recently treated for bronchitis and had a chest x-ray which showed black spots on lungs. Given z-pack for which only worked for a few days, back to dr for antibioics and steriods after developing pneumonia. Has had bronchitis and/or pneumonia annually in winter for over 10 years, otherwise healthy, non-smoker, 58 years. Took pneumonia shot several years ago. Going for additional x-rays, further diagnosis.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi. I can understand your concern.
Chronic cough is commonly seen in bronchitis and lung infection. Get a chest x ray done if it is normal, no need to worry for lung infection.
Possibility of bronchitis is more in your case.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Bronchitis And Pneumonia In A Non Smoker?

Hi. I can understand your concern. Chronic cough is commonly seen in bronchitis and lung infection. Get a chest x ray done if it is normal, no need to worry for lung infection. Possibility of bronchitis is more in your case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.