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What Causes Severe Cough And Congestion Despite Taking Prednisone For Bronchitis?

Yes hello, I went to Dr. 4 weeks ago and he said I have Bronchitis and Asthma. He gave me a Z-pack and prednisone. I still am heavy deep coughing, shortness of breath, and congested. It wont go away. Now I have loss of appetite, diarrhea, and night sweats. Is this something that has to run its course? I`am also waking up 2 or 3 times during the night coughing so hard. Thank you, Tired of being sick. Janet P.
Mon, 6 Jun 2016
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it is better to investigate as your symptoms are not resolving. need to make sure that you do not have coach disease ( tuberculosis) or pneumonia. you may have to undergone blood investigations such as full blood count., esr, crp. better to check your sputam for acid fast bacilli to excludeTb. need to do a chest x ray. so consult a specialized physician. he will arrange above investigations and will treat you accordingly.
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What Causes Severe Cough And Congestion Despite Taking Prednisone For Bronchitis?

it is better to investigate as your symptoms are not resolving. need to make sure that you do not have coach disease ( tuberculosis) or pneumonia. you may have to undergone blood investigations such as full blood count., esr, crp. better to check your sputam for acid fast bacilli to excludeTb. need to do a chest x ray. so consult a specialized physician. he will arrange above investigations and will treat you accordingly.