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What can i do for wheezing? i've had bronchitis for 3 weeks. i use my inhaler and i also have a nebulizer and i keep wheezing. what else can i do?

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Sounds like: your asthma is worsening and you would need a full work up including a chest xray, CBC, sputum test, pulmonary function test, Arterial blood gas as well as steroids and antibiotics. Only your physician could make a personalized treatment plan after a thorough exam. Get well.

Answered 7/26/2015

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A member asked:

What can i do for wheezing? i've had bronchitis for 3 weeks. i use my inhaler and i also have a nebulizer and i keep wheezing. what else can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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