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I have bronchitis and i'm on the z-pack, cough syrup and steroids. i took 4 z-pack pills and my cough is still terrible! when will it get better?

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Dr. Vandana Kumra answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

It varies: Cough can linger after the causative infection is gone, so the answer to your question is that it can last for a few days or even a few weeks.

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Answered 4/15/2018

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A member asked:

I have bronchitis and i'm on the z-pack, cough syrup and steroids. i took 4 z-pack pills and my cough is still terrible! when will it get better?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vandana Kumra answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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