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Is Prednisone Effective In The Treatment Of Cough And Bronchitis?
I have had an upper respiratory virus and cold with congestion, coughing Itchy irritated throat and malaise. Four weeks later still have some cough and congestion and seems to have settled into Bronchitis. Would a round of Prednisone help to clear this all the way up? Thank you, Rob
Tue, 5 Jun 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Steroid is strong anti-inflammatory drug and short term Betamethasone BD dose for five days can be prescribed
But before starting steroid Auscultation can be done and spirometry done If needed to assess severity.
In cough for more than three week chest x ray also has to be done
Take care
Hope this will help you
Consult pulmonologoist for examination
Steroid is strong anti-inflammatory drug and short term Betamethasone BD dose for five days can be prescribed
But before starting steroid Auscultation can be done and spirometry done If needed to assess severity.
In cough for more than three week chest x ray also has to be done
Take care
Hope this will help you
Consult pulmonologoist for examination
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms suggest chronic Bronchitis. Most of these settle with steam inhalation, bronchodilators and antibiotics unless you are smoking or having repeated exposure to polluted air.
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Your symptoms suggest chronic Bronchitis. Most of these settle with steam inhalation, bronchodilators and antibiotics unless you are smoking or having repeated exposure to polluted air.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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