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Suggest Treatment For Cough With Mucus Along With Wheezing

I have had what seems like broncitis for about 6 weeks. I took a course of azithromycin 3 weeks ago, it helped but not totally. I wonder if I go back to the doctor if he would likely just prescribe another course of same antibiotic? I am coughing up light colored mucus, and wheezing quite a bit at night.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, possibility of bronchitis is more likely.
Best treatment for bronchitis is inhaled treatment.
Since you are not receiving inhaled treatment, you are not improving.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
No need for another antibiotic.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Cough With Mucus Along With Wheezing

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of bronchitis is more likely. Best treatment for bronchitis is inhaled treatment. Since you are not receiving inhaled treatment, you are not improving. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. No need for another antibiotic. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.