Brief Answer:
there are treatment options

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

environmental pollution, dust, smoking (active or passive), infections etc all affect the lungs. Patients with COPD or asthma may be affected and experience exacerbations. The most common cause is infections. In your case an allergic etiology may apply. Antibiotic treatment is indicated when the sputum increases in volume and becomes purulent (instead of clear) and when the patient has shortness of breath. Otherwise inhaled bronchodilators like spiriva and beta agonists (albuterol is one of them) and inhaled corticosteroids may help. When things are worse than usual nebulized formulations are more effective. Taking corticosteroids by mouth is also indicated in severe exacerbations. The oxygen saturation has to be monitored. If it gets lower than 90-92% then oxygen supplementation is recommended.

If a patient has severe shortness of breath then hospitalization might be the best option.

Regarding your question about Z-pak: this is a good choice for most cases but sometimes it may not be enough. Moxifloxacin is a more advanced option particularly for patients with chronic problems (like heart failure or COPD or asthma or renal disease etc). Acetylcysteine may help with the sputum by increasing its production and facilitating clearance of the airways.

I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!

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Brief Answer:
it may clear on its own but you'd better help it

Detailed Answer:
Acetylcysteine is a drug which increases sputum production and facilitates removal of mucus by coughing.

Whether this condition will clear by itself depends on the cause. Your doctor is responsible to determine the cause in your case. The treatment options are as described in my previous answer. You're already taking an antihistamine and 2 types of bronchodilators. An inhaled corticosteroid and perhaps an antibiotic might help you. Clinical assessment is very important in deciding further options.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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