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How To Treat Acute Bronchitis?

hello was diagnosed with acute bronchitis over a week ago, I didn't receive any antibiotics. I was feeling a little better fo ra couple of days but last two days feels like I am getting sick al over again accompanied with chest pain, in sternum area , nausea, and stomach pains and no appetite
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Best treatment for bronchitis is antibiotic and inhaled treatment.
Since you are not taking these drugs, you are not improving completely.
Better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease.
And treatment is based on severity only.
You will need antibiotic, inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, you will be alright with appropriate drugs.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How To Treat Acute Bronchitis?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Best treatment for bronchitis is antibiotic and inhaled treatment. Since you are not taking these drugs, you are not improving completely. Better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment is based on severity only. You will need antibiotic, inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (budesonide or fluticasone). Don t worry, you will be alright with appropriate drugs. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.