Diagnosed With Upper Respiratory Infection, Prescribed Zpack And Prednisone. Have Cough From Chest. Normal?

Posted on Mon, 2 Sep 2013

Question: I was recently diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection and prescribed ZPack and Prednisone. I still seem to have a deep cough from my chest that worsens when I lie down. Is this normal? Do I just need to give the Meds more time to work? Any other suggestions? Thank you! I'm getting married on Saturday and would love to kick this by then!

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
hi.get an x XXXXXXX chest PA view

Detailed Answer:
hi
It will take some time to settle.
It looks like you got viral infection,superadded with bacterial infection.
I prescribe 2 antibiotics if the infection is severe along with cough syrup,anti inflammatory drug.
Consult a chest physician and get investigated with x XXXXXXX chest,sputum culture.
You may need inhaler if it is cough variant of Asthma.
So,confirm the diagnosis by clinical examination and investigations.
Wish you good health
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar