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Posted on Wed, 4 Dec 2019
Question: Have bronchitis and been coughing and bringing up phlegm non stop for last 2 days and was off and on for week prior. Today is yellow phlegm so started taking e-myacin antibiotics prescribed Friday but to wait until colour changed. Had no sleep last 3 days and throat and chest sore. Have a small perforation in bottom of lung.
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)
Have bronchitis and been coughing and bringing up phlegm non stop for last 2 days and was off and on for week prior. Today is yellow phlegm so started taking e-myacin antibiotics prescribed Friday but to wait until colour changed. Had no sleep last 3 days and throat and chest sore. Have a small perforation in bottom of lung.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Get done chest x ray and PFT.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of either post infectious bronchitis or lung infection is more likely.
So in my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Get done chest x ray and PFT.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of either post infectious bronchitis or lung infection is more likely.
So in my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Do you think it could turn into pneumonia? Thankyou for answering previous question. I think I should go to hospital outpatient today as can't sleep and just wearing me out with non stop coughing
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)
Do you think it could turn into pneumonia? Thankyou for answering previous question. I think I should go to hospital outpatient today as can't sleep and just wearing me out with non stop coughing
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, this could be pneumonia or bronchitis.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, this could be pneumonia or bronchitis.
Better to get it checked.
Hope I have solved your query. If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, this could be pneumonia or bronchitis.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, this could be pneumonia or bronchitis.
Better to get it checked.
Hope I have solved your query. If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Have Bronchitis And Been Coughing And Bringing Up Phlegm Non

Have bronchitis and been coughing and bringing up phlegm non stop for last 2 days and was off and on for week prior. Today is yellow phlegm so started taking e-myacin antibiotics prescribed Friday but to wait until colour changed. Had no sleep last 3 days and throat and chest sore. Have a small perforation in bottom of lung.