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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While On Treatment For Acute Asthmatic Bronchitis?

dr said i had acute asthmatic bronchitis. Put me on antibiotics, inhaler and steroid treatment. I am on day 2 of the treatment. The shortness of breath when talking seems to be getting worse, the coughing continues but not as frequently. What is causing the SOB to get worse when talking?
Thu, 2 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
This breathlessness on talking is suggestive of uncontrolled bronchitis.
You might be having severe degree of bronchitis for which this current inhaler is noted sufficient today control.
So better to consult consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You may need newer longer acting inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While On Treatment For Acute Asthmatic Bronchitis?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. This breathlessness on talking is suggestive of uncontrolled bronchitis. You might be having severe degree of bronchitis for which this current inhaler is noted sufficient today control. So better to consult consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You may need newer longer acting inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.