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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Wheezing

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Posted on Wed, 16 Dec 2015
Question: what relief can I find regarding wheezing but the Dr says it it not the lungs or tubes and sent me to a ear,nose,throat De who put me on protonix which has not helped
the wheezing is just as bad and I am using the oxygen longer each day...any
suggestions for some relief?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Better to start short course of oral steroid.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are mostly having acute exacerbation of COPD.
Infection is the most common cause for this.
So along with nebulizer drugs, broad spectrum antibiotic like levofloxacin or moxifloxacin is beneficial in your case.
Short course of oral steroid is also very effective in such conditions.
So consult pulmonologist and discuss about starting these drugs.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Wheezing

Brief Answer: Better to start short course of oral steroid. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are mostly having acute exacerbation of COPD. Infection is the most common cause for this. So along with nebulizer drugs, broad spectrum antibiotic like levofloxacin or moxifloxacin is beneficial in your case. Short course of oral steroid is also very effective in such conditions. So consult pulmonologist and discuss about starting these drugs. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.