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Suggest Treatment For Bronchitis

question I was just diagnosed with bronchitis about 2 weeks ago , was given zpack and albuterol 3ml for neutralizer. I ve done taken the meds as prescribed but now I am coughing more and it s heavier, I m constantly sweating yet I m not running a fever and my cough so much and so hard I get very light headed . my question is could this be that my bronchitis might have gotten worse should I be worried and go back to emergency clinic? also for some strange reason my chest feels like a heavy weight is on it and I have a wierd taste of soap when I cough .
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely go to emergency room (ER)
Possibility of either worsening bronchitis or lung infection (pneumonia) is more because you are having sweating and worsening cough.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
You may need higher antibiotics, Intravenous steroids and long acting bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) than albuterol (short acting bronchodilator).
So don't wait at home, go to ER.
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 Bronchitis

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely go to emergency room (ER) Possibility of either worsening bronchitis or lung infection (pneumonia) is more because you are having sweating and worsening cough. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). You may need higher antibiotics, Intravenous steroids and long acting bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) than albuterol (short acting bronchodilator). So don t wait at home, go to ER. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.