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How do i know if my acute bronchitis has gotten worse become pneumonia? need to go back to doctor? i don't smoke, still hard to breath! 3rd day antib
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Go back to doctor: You may have developed pneumonia or be having an asthma attack that was triggered by the infection. If you have asthma, you should use the albuterol inhaler prescribed to you (use your spacer). If you are short of breath and either you don't have asthma or your albuterol inhaler isn't helping for more 4 hours, see your doctor asap or go to er if you can't get in to see your doctor the same day.
Answered 1/31/2013
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Complications?: If you have difficulty breathing, see your doctor. He may want to reevaluate you and possibly get an x-ray to rule out any complication.
Answered 3/26/2013
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