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Yesterday i started 40 mg prednisone avelox 400mg and albuterol breathing treatments. i'm still wheezing when i push out an exhale. is this normal?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Maybe: A bacterial process can take 2-3 days to show improvement w/antibiotics. If you are still wheezing, you may need the albuterol more frequently. If you are not comfortable at rest, you may need to go to er. Otherwise, vaporizer/humidifier may help + usual cold medicines for symptom relief.

Answered 7/16/2017

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