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Suggest Treatment For Acute Bronchitis, Cough And Pain In Armpit

I think I have acute bronchitis. Nasty cough for a week now, tho no fever. Last year I had a very sever bout of bronchitis (lasted for one month in Nepal and one month after returning home). At home I treated it with Augmentin and inhaler. I suspect I might have stage II COPD (smoked 12 years, am now 61). I have a pain in my armpit, upon touch. I guess it is a swollen lymph node. Should I see a doc now, tho I have no fever?
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Hello,

In my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).

PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.

You will need antibiotic (azithromycin), inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).

Do not worry; you will be alright with all these. Do steam inhalation and warm water gargles 5 to 6 times a day.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
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Suggest Treatment For Acute Bronchitis, Cough And Pain In Armpit

Hello, In my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need antibiotic (azithromycin), inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Do not worry; you will be alright with all these. Do steam inhalation and warm water gargles 5 to 6 times a day. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar