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Suggest Antibiotics For Acute Bronchitis
I have had acute bronchitis for about 2 months. The 1st course of treatment was Zithromax and a nebulizer treatment, 2nd course was augmentin w/depo Medrol injection, 3rd course was 1mg rocephin I.M. one week ago. The bronchitis has cleared considerably but isn t gone, still coughing up white sputum. Do I just need to give the rocephin more time, or do I need another course of antibiotics. The last time I had this, I went thru 9 courses of antibiotics, with rocephin being the last resort. I do have a minor case of Lupus
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of acute bronchitis. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are either due to poor immunity of body and leftover infection. I would suggest you to take benadryl twice a day and keep yourself hydrated and eat light and non spicy . If condition persist or you experience difficulty in breathing then consult allergy specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may give adrenal short to prevent anaphylaxis and prescribe anti inflammatory along with immunosuppressants . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for acid reflux .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of acute bronchitis. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are either due to poor immunity of body and leftover infection. I would suggest you to take benadryl twice a day and keep yourself hydrated and eat light and non spicy . If condition persist or you experience difficulty in breathing then consult allergy specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may give adrenal short to prevent anaphylaxis and prescribe anti inflammatory along with immunosuppressants . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for acid reflux .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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