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Can Flucloxacillin Cause Asthma And Breathing Problems?

I suffer with GERD. some days are much better than others.recently after takiing Flucloaxicilan for 5 days i had severe spinning of my head, extreme fatigue and burning sensation in my abdomen and my throat, after which gradually I have become breathless and now my chest feels tight and the centre hurts when i breath in deep, i also have a slight urge to cought at te base of my throat. could have i developed asthma after the antibiotic course which has severely affected my breathing?
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
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Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

It is unlikely that your asthma problem was due to the antibiotic, unless you are allergic to any particular group of antibiotic or any such drug. Your present status of asthma could be due to night time aspiration of the regurgitated gastric contents due to GERD. If I were your doctor, I would advise you the following for your GERD and the asthmatic problem both of which could be independent factors:

For the GERD :

1) Elevate the head end of the bed with two blocks on each side, so that the regurgitation does not occur while lying down, and the contents of esophagus and stomach flow down with gravity.
2) Some modification in your diet like more of roughage, enough liquids, avoidance of oily, fried, and fast food
3) Regular routine exercises like morning walk depending on your medical fitness.
4) Prescription for a prokinetic agent and a proton pump inhibitor for symptomatic relief and to have a control on the acid production and facilitate movement of gastric contents downwards.

For the asthmatic attack :

1) I would prescribe some kind of bronchodilator along with an anti histamine, and an antibiotic if need be. Nebulisation would be an additional effective treatment modality for bronchospasm.

However, before you initiate any kind of treatment, I would advise you to get yourself clinically assessed by your treating physician, who might advise you for some related investigations like a X ray chest, CBC, might refer you to a gastro enterologist for a possible endoscopic evaluation of your GERD.


I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.



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Can Flucloxacillin Cause Asthma And Breathing Problems?

Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. It is unlikely that your asthma problem was due to the antibiotic, unless you are allergic to any particular group of antibiotic or any such drug. Your present status of asthma could be due to night time aspiration of the regurgitated gastric contents due to GERD. If I were your doctor, I would advise you the following for your GERD and the asthmatic problem both of which could be independent factors: For the GERD : 1) Elevate the head end of the bed with two blocks on each side, so that the regurgitation does not occur while lying down, and the contents of esophagus and stomach flow down with gravity. 2) Some modification in your diet like more of roughage, enough liquids, avoidance of oily, fried, and fast food 3) Regular routine exercises like morning walk depending on your medical fitness. 4) Prescription for a prokinetic agent and a proton pump inhibitor for symptomatic relief and to have a control on the acid production and facilitate movement of gastric contents downwards. For the asthmatic attack : 1) I would prescribe some kind of bronchodilator along with an anti histamine, and an antibiotic if need be. Nebulisation would be an additional effective treatment modality for bronchospasm. However, before you initiate any kind of treatment, I would advise you to get yourself clinically assessed by your treating physician, who might advise you for some related investigations like a X ray chest, CBC, might refer you to a gastro enterologist for a possible endoscopic evaluation of your GERD. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.