I : I am so sorry you are still sick. That sounds like it has been very frustrating. So it sounds like you initially had symptoms of asthma which is new for you, got diagnosed with bronchitis and initially treated with a course of antitbiotics, then had a diagnosis of pneumonia by x-ray and were treated with amoxicillin, which you failed and then were treated with zithromax, IV antibiotics and steroids, and now are on levaquin (levofloxacin). I am also very concerned about you. It sounds like you have failed basically 5 antibiotics. I would call your doctor in the morning and re-schedule an appointment; i know you are frustrated but you have to be seen again. In addition, you may need a pulmonary specialist. It is certainly abnormal to have this persistent of infection that has not cleared despite aggressive treatment. If you have shortness of breath, the continued pain, fever, or vomiting then you have to go to the er again.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Agree: I agree with the other poster, if this indeed is the case, as a pulmonary specialist, i would want to do a work up on your that may include breathing tests, chest imaging, and an immune system (immunoglobulin) assessment. If you are a smoker i would highly recommend you quit asap to see if that helps.
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