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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Bronchitis And Pneumonia
Question: I was diagnosed with broncitis 6 weeks ago. It partially went away and came back again in begining stage of pneumonia. I was given a shot and 14 days of antibiotics. My problem is my lymph node under my armpit an sometimes behind my ears hurts it goes and comes. Is this normal i am also on my final day of antibiotics!
Brief Answer:
Lymph nodes center of immunity
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns.
You have been experiencing lower respiratory infection for 6 weeks. You have gone through a full course of antibiotics and still having symptoms. One of the symptoms is the enlarged lymph nodes in your axilla and behind your ear. These lymph nodes are centers for white blood cells and lymphocytes that help fight infection. This is normal and should not worry you. Your body is trying to fight the infection and the enlarged lymph nodes are the result.
To reduce the pain associated with the enlarged lymph nodes you can use aspirin or ibuprofen.
I would not be worried about your lymph nodes. I would ask you though to continue to follow up with your doctor so they can help you with the bronchitis.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns or questions.
Lymph nodes center of immunity
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns.
You have been experiencing lower respiratory infection for 6 weeks. You have gone through a full course of antibiotics and still having symptoms. One of the symptoms is the enlarged lymph nodes in your axilla and behind your ear. These lymph nodes are centers for white blood cells and lymphocytes that help fight infection. This is normal and should not worry you. Your body is trying to fight the infection and the enlarged lymph nodes are the result.
To reduce the pain associated with the enlarged lymph nodes you can use aspirin or ibuprofen.
I would not be worried about your lymph nodes. I would ask you though to continue to follow up with your doctor so they can help you with the bronchitis.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns or questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you for your expert answer! Also i have a follow up question. I received unprotected oral sex 8 months ago. I was tested for all stds at 6 weeks after exposser this included hiv rna pcr with antibody and agian 4 months after exposer except the rna pcrall results came back negative. In your opinion would this be conclusive? Thank agian in advance!
Brief Answer:
Low risk for HIV
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for returning to HCM with your health care concerns.
The risk of contracting HIV through oral sex is very remote and since you have had HIV screening at exposure and again at 4 months you can feel secure that you do not have HIV.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns or questions
Low risk for HIV
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for returning to HCM with your health care concerns.
The risk of contracting HIV through oral sex is very remote and since you have had HIV screening at exposure and again at 4 months you can feel secure that you do not have HIV.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns or questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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