HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Chronic Cough In A Pneumonia Patient Despite Taking Levaquin And Nebulizer?

I have a 60y old friend who is admitted to the hospital with dx pneumonia. His cough is harsh and nonproductive-very bronchial without rattling congestion. He has been on Levaquin, Rocephin, albuterol per nebulizer for a couple of days with no change in cough. Could a medrol dose pack help?
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your friend have symptoms of chronic cough in a pneumonia despite taking Levaquin and Nebulizer which is due to persistence of upper respiratory tract infection and poor immunity of body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid use of sharp and spicy food substances. Do warm saline gargles and take steam twice a day. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Medrol pack will be effective. Your symptoms will resolve in 1 week. if symptoms keeps on persisting you should consult ENT specialist/pulmonologist for complete examination and take proper treatment. You should get X-ray chest done along with pulmonary function tests. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin or penicillin at least for 5 days along with decongestant.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Chronic Cough In A Pneumonia Patient Despite Taking Levaquin And Nebulizer?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your friend have symptoms of chronic cough in a pneumonia despite taking Levaquin and Nebulizer which is due to persistence of upper respiratory tract infection and poor immunity of body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid use of sharp and spicy food substances. Do warm saline gargles and take steam twice a day. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Medrol pack will be effective. Your symptoms will resolve in 1 week. if symptoms keeps on persisting you should consult ENT specialist/pulmonologist for complete examination and take proper treatment. You should get X-ray chest done along with pulmonary function tests. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin or penicillin at least for 5 days along with decongestant. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari