Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
173 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can Bronchitis Be Treated?

I had pneumonia and bronchitis, was put on antibiotics, was already on 20 mlg of prednisone for PMR didn t get any better, so had to go back to dr. he gave me a shot of cortisone and continued the prednisone. still having bronchial spasms. what can I do now
posted on Mon, 15 May 2017
Twitter Thu, 20 Sep 2018 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 21 Sep 2018 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

Consult a pulmonologist and start on bronchodilators. You might require bronchodilators like Salbutamol.

As the infection has settled already, the role of antibiotics has limited.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Bronchitis Be Treated?

Hello, Consult a pulmonologist and start on bronchodilators. You might require bronchodilators like Salbutamol. As the infection has settled already, the role of antibiotics has limited. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician