Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is an inhaler commonly given to patients with acute bronchitis?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
If wheezing: A doctor can prescribe an inhaler.
Answered 3/21/2014
4.3k views
Thank
Not uncommon: If symptoms of sob and broncho-constriction are present on exam, then the rx of an inhaler (broncho-dilator) is often provided with other treatments.
Answered 3/21/2014
4.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can you take sudafed and an albuterol inhaler together? I have acute bronchitis but a ton of congestion so wanted to try sudafed as well to help
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Told i had bronchitis given prednisone, inhaler, zpack/ 2 weeks worse can't lay down gasping for air given zpack/ retaining fluid, chest X-ray clear?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have viral bronchitis and was given inhaler. The past 3 days I have had fever over 101, stiff neck, tightness in chest. Should i go back in? Normal?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Acute bronchitis about 3 weeks ago. Decreased lung sounds 1.5 weeks ago & given inhaler. Last night I had a random cough attack that wouldn't stop w/o the inhaler and tight chest this morning. Lung sensitivity or something else? H2O & sleep helps.
After chest X-ray diagnosed acute bronchitis ant+inhaler given 3 days still out of breath , fever, normal? Pneumonia? No smoker or asthma.
Given inhaler for bronchitis and I used it wrong,should I try it again? I didn't hold it in long enough.afraid of overdose.
I have acute bronchitis, from one week I am getting severe wheezing only night times. I am not able to breath properly. I am using forocort inhaler.
It's been 7 wks, 2 rounds of steroids & I'm still coughing up clear phlegm each day from acute bronchitis. Don't use inhaler due to high HR. Advice?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
