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A member asked:
Could my bronchitis turn into pnemonia if i started my antibiotics yesturday my cough sounds extremly bad n hurts when i breathe too?
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Yes it can get worse: A person diagnosed with bronchitis and started on oral antibiotics may still get worse before he gets better. If he is very unlucky, he can keep getting worse and never recover. That is why following up with the doctor is important, whenever symptoms worsen or don't improve quickly. Symptoms can be increased cough, fevers or chills, chest pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, etc..
Answered 9/19/2019
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Cont. antibx/M.D.: The pain that you are experiencing while breathing may be related to pleural inflammation or an infection of the space between the lung and the lining of the lungs called the pleura. If you have pain and difficulty breathing, it is best to follow up with your PCP.
Answered 8/8/2014
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