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A 30-year-old male asked:

After completing a zpak for bronchitis, i find that i am still heavily congested, my doctor put me on the 4mg steroid pk. what is a steroid pk?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered

Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology 37 years experience

Mgt: This is a medication to help reduce inflammation which can cause prolonged respiratory symptoms even after the infection has resolved.

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Last updated Apr 9, 2015

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