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Suggest Medications For Bronchitis

i am 35, diabetic type 2 with high blood sugar. i was diagnosed with bronchitis about a month ago and it hasnt got better. i am dehydrated and my left side of my face always seems to be more sunk in. the day before yesterday i went in to the er and they gave me 2 bags of ivs, a breathing treatment and insulin for my blood sugar. last night i used my inhaler and all of a sudden my cough was back and it was hurting the veins in my left arm, knee and left foot. now it feels like my whole left side is weaker than my right... i need help please
Wed, 23 Dec 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Most common cause for bronchitis is infection.
So higher antibiotics are mainstay of treatment.
Inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) are also very important in management of bronchitis.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you the severity. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only.
Also get done chest x ray because diabetics are more prone to lung infection (pneumonia).
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Medications For Bronchitis

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Most common cause for bronchitis is infection. So higher antibiotics are mainstay of treatment. Inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) are also very important in management of bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you the severity. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. Also get done chest x ray because diabetics are more prone to lung infection (pneumonia). Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.