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What To Do For Breathing Problem With Flu And Bronchitis?
I was just diagnosed with the flu and bronchittis. I am having trouble breathing because my nose is very congested and my abdomen is swollen. I am taking Tamiflu and cough medicine and an antibiotic. It is harder to breathe when lying down. Please help me. Thanks
Tue, 7 Jul 2015
thanks for asking your question
I completely understand your problem
contunue the above treatment add on can be-
in flu and bronchitis if the sputum colour is yellow u need to take some antibiotic course like levofloxacin after consulting a pulmonologist, as yellow sputum is present in infection .
steam inhalation will help a lot
pulmonologist can request for a chest xray and can rule out other resp tract infections
thanks/ regards
feel free to ask more questions
may god bless you with good health
I completely understand your problem
contunue the above treatment add on can be-
in flu and bronchitis if the sputum colour is yellow u need to take some antibiotic course like levofloxacin after consulting a pulmonologist, as yellow sputum is present in infection .
steam inhalation will help a lot
pulmonologist can request for a chest xray and can rule out other resp tract infections
thanks/ regards
feel free to ask more questions
may god bless you with good health
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