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What Causes Wheezing While Suffering From Bronchitis?

I have had bronchitis for over two weeks and have seen my doctor twice in that period. He has given me antibiotics and cough suppressants that I have taken as instructed as well as Mucenix. Today for the first time I am wheezing. Should I be concerned or call my doctor again?
Wed, 4 Feb 2015
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Hello,

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:

1. It is possible to have wheezing in bronchitis as there is narrowing of respiratory tubes (bronchi), so please do not worry too much about that.

2. I would suggest you to follow-up with your doctor who will examine your chest with stethoscope and may prescribe you bronchodilator like salbutamol or levosalbutamol. It would dilate bronchi and would give you relief.

3. If you have episodes of bronchitis repeatedly/frequently, I would suggest you evaluation for allergy. If it is for the first time, it might be due to infection and you should not worry.

4. Having adequate warm fluids during day will also help you to recover earlier.

Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.

Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Wish you a rapid recovery and the best of the health ahead.

Thank you & Regards.
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What Causes Wheezing While Suffering From Bronchitis?

Hello, Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows: 1. It is possible to have wheezing in bronchitis as there is narrowing of respiratory tubes (bronchi), so please do not worry too much about that. 2. I would suggest you to follow-up with your doctor who will examine your chest with stethoscope and may prescribe you bronchodilator like salbutamol or levosalbutamol. It would dilate bronchi and would give you relief. 3. If you have episodes of bronchitis repeatedly/frequently, I would suggest you evaluation for allergy. If it is for the first time, it might be due to infection and you should not worry. 4. Having adequate warm fluids during day will also help you to recover earlier. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Wish you a rapid recovery and the best of the health ahead. Thank you & Regards.