Question 1

what is the best way to treat bronchites?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Bronchitis can be viral, bacterial or allergic.  Fnding out the cause leads to proper treatment.  However, allergy medications and nebulizer treatments will be helpful in all forms and may help you distinguish among the different types.  You need to be evaluated to make sure if there is need for inhaled or oral steroids.  Best advice is to be examined by a physician to see best course of action.

Question 2

acute bronchite and sinusitis. what antibiotics are needed?

Accepted Answer

None: Majority of seasonal bronchitis/sinusitis episodes are viral and antibiotics are not needed. Symptom control only is needed, good hydration and rest. If symptoms persist more than 10-14, even trending in the wrong direction or worsening, a bacterial suprainfection might be possible and this is when antibiotics may help.

Question 3

is bronchides a sign of hiv or aids?

Accepted Answer

No: HIV is highly unlikely to cause these issues especially if you have not engaged in risky behavior.

Question 4

pain in joints, pain front head, and tough coufgh, and bronchadise, what can this be.?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Your symptoms may be related some sort of respiratory tract infection. Getting medical attention is advised.

Question 5

hi. it's been 4 days that i got cold . no sneezing or ... . just dried coughs got me angry.no asthma & bronchite.what shall i do ?

Accepted Answer

Not unexpected: There is no cure for this just drug to suppress the cough until the process resolves. It may takes several weeks however for the cough to subside after a viral infection.

Question 6

is there anything strong enough to help my pain from my cracked rib, bruised rib, and bronchidus? im 37 and i injured myself on a water slide at wet n wild last sunday. i was laying down on the slide on a mat, when the slide turned it slammed me against t

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. Although nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications like Motrin can sometimes be very helpful, it may not be strong enough for the pain control you are looking for. You might need narcotics and you can only get that by prescription. If you don't have medical insurance you might look into a clinic in your area that provides sliding fee services. Take care.

Question 7

is symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) harmful for the baby during the pregnancy?
do mild asthma bronchiale require treatment?
thanks a lot!

Accepted Answer

Category C drug: This medication is listed as a category c med, meaning no data to date finds any harmful effect on the human fetus. Asthma should be maintained under good control to promote good health for you both.

Question 8

chest tightness that comes and goes light headed fuzzy feeling in my back. all symptoms happen and go away. whats happening they thought it was broncides and gave me doxycycline just finished i and a step down of prednisone and a inhaler. and take an 24 h

Accepted Answer

You : You might need further testing of your heart. A test where they evaluate your heart while you are doing exercise may be helpful. A second  test where your heart is monitored for 24 hours. This entails you wearing a special monitor called a holter monitor.
Yoyushould also have basic blood tests and possibly a ct scan of your chest if not done previously.
Lastly, do these symptoms occur when you are under a lot os stress or anxiety? If so you may need a mental health evaluation for a possible anxiety disorder.
Good luck.

Question 9

is bronchial asthma contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: asthma isn't contagious, viral diseases can resemble asthma, and they are contagious, but asthma as it is no,

Question 10

what are bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Indeed: Although both conditions involve inflammation in the airways, asthma is associated with airway constriction often related to allergy. People with asthma often have wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing. Chronic bronchitis is usually associated with tobacco smoking (not allergy) and the symptoms consist mainly of a wet cough (phlegm production).

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Bronchade

A member asked:

What is the best way to treat bronchites?

A member asked:

Acute bronchite and sinusitis. what antibiotics are needed?

A member asked:

Is bronchides a sign of hiv or aids?

A member asked:

Pain in joints, pain front head, and tough coufgh, and bronchadise, what can this be.?

A member asked:

Hi. it's been 4 days that i got cold . no sneezing or ... . just dried coughs got me angry.no asthma & bronchite.what shall i do ?

A member asked:

Is there anything strong enough to help my pain from my cracked rib, bruised rib, and bronchidus? im 37 and i injured myself on a water slide at wet n wild last sunday. i was laying down on the slide on a mat, when the slide turned it slammed me against t

A member asked:

Is symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) harmful for the baby during the pregnancy? do mild asthma bronchiale require treatment? thanks a lot!

A member asked:

Chest tightness that comes and goes light headed fuzzy feeling in my back. all symptoms happen and go away. whats happening they thought it was broncides and gave me doxycycline just finished i and a step down of prednisone and a inhaler. and take an 24 h

A member asked:

Is bronchial asthma contagious?

A member asked:

What are bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?