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Are Prednisone And Benzonatate Right Medication For Acute Bronchitis And Chronic Cough?
I have been diagnosed with acute bronchitis and have been coughing for 5 weeks now. My doctor had me on an antibiotic (benzonatate) 2 weeks ago and Prednisone and an inhaler and I have also had a lung x-ray. The question that I have is should I be concerned that I am still coughing and should I be looking to have another test done?
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, such cough symptoms more than 4 to 5 weeks should be investigated completely and it is matter of concern, if nothing comes out in all the test then it could be allergic cough, beside the x-ray you have to get done the total blood count, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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Are Prednisone And Benzonatate Right Medication For Acute Bronchitis And Chronic Cough?
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, such cough symptoms more than 4 to 5 weeks should be investigated completely and it is matter of concern, if nothing comes out in all the test then it could be allergic cough, beside the x-ray you have to get done the total blood count, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.