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Suggest Treatment For Asthma,COPD And Emphysema

I have asthma, copd and emphysema. I quit smoking six months ago and use electronic cigarette. I am 56 yrs old. Up until last week, no problems. Now wheezing and taste rust or metal when coughing. I called my Dr and they put me on a Z pack without seeing me I don't feel like I must cough, but I wheeze and taste rust when clearing my throat ( or cough). No fever but very sleepy. Help
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
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Hi, thank you for posting.

I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.

Z-pack is an antibiotic medication and it is used in such cases. But to give a good effect it must be used along with Seretide inhaler and Aspirine Protect 100mg.
You should use Z-pack only for 10 days. Seretide inhaler and Aspirine Protect 100 mg are used for a long time.
By using this combination your symptoms are going to subside.

Contact your doctor to discuss about this treatment.

I hope my answer is helpful.

Wish you good health.
Dr. Behar.
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Suggest Treatment For Asthma,COPD And Emphysema

Hi, thank you for posting. I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns. Z-pack is an antibiotic medication and it is used in such cases. But to give a good effect it must be used along with Seretide inhaler and Aspirine Protect 100mg. You should use Z-pack only for 10 days. Seretide inhaler and Aspirine Protect 100 mg are used for a long time. By using this combination your symptoms are going to subside. Contact your doctor to discuss about this treatment. I hope my answer is helpful. Wish you good health. Dr. Behar.