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Would Steroid Shot Treat Bronchitis And Sinus Infection?
I went to the doc today, have fluid on my ears, broncotis and a sinus infection. The doc gave me a steroid shot and scripts for (along with a my inhaler) a zpack, steroid pack and cough medicine. I m feeling worse now than I did this morning. My hips hurt badly as well. Is this normal?
Sat, 22 Feb 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
The steroids will help during bronchitis, because it reduces the inflammation and edema caused by the infection.
whenever the edema comes down the symptoms will improve and patients will feel comfort. Along with the steroids you have to take antibiotics as you are having infection of the sinus too.
For my patients I would have suggested
1. Steam inhalation with Vapocaps
2. Oral Antibiotics
3. Oral Antihistamines
4. Oral steroids
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
The steroids will help during bronchitis, because it reduces the inflammation and edema caused by the infection.
whenever the edema comes down the symptoms will improve and patients will feel comfort. Along with the steroids you have to take antibiotics as you are having infection of the sinus too.
For my patients I would have suggested
1. Steam inhalation with Vapocaps
2. Oral Antibiotics
3. Oral Antihistamines
4. Oral steroids
Thank you.
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