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Diagnosed With Bronchitis. Prescribed With Z-pac. Having Asthama. Should I See A Doctor?
I have had a dry cough for over a month, I originally was diagnosed with bronchitis about 6 weeks ago ago and was prescribed the z-pac. This helped and I feel better but I never have gotten rid of the cough I do not have a fever and feel generally OK. I have asthma though, should I go back and see my doctor? Do I still just have a cold?
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After a course of z-pak your bronchitis may have subsided but there may be residual inflammation irritating your throat. I would suggest you to take antihistamines like levocetrizine and antitussive cough syrup like corex along with your ongoing medicines for asthma only after consulting your doctor, as he may require other investigations.
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I have gone through your query.
After a course of z-pak your bronchitis may have subsided but there may be residual inflammation irritating your throat. I would suggest you to take antihistamines like levocetrizine and antitussive cough syrup like corex along with your ongoing medicines for asthma only after consulting your doctor, as he may require other investigations.
Do consider a positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions.
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Thanks for query.cough you are suffering is due to bronchitis .The most effective means for controlling cough and sputum production in patients with chronic bronchitis is the avoidance of environmental irritants, especially cigarette smoke.later if cough is severe consult doc he might add long acting beta agonists inhaled corticosteroids and ipratropium to ease cough .regards
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