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Hi i went to urgent care last weekend and got diagnosed with bronchitis. i got an inhaler steroid and z pac. im feeling worse now. is this normal?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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Get seen again: After a week, you certainly should be better and not worse. Get seen again. If you are having shortness of breath, fever, leg swelling or chest pain, go to an ER.

Answered 10/16/2016

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A member asked:

Hi i went to urgent care last weekend and got diagnosed with bronchitis. i got an inhaler steroid and z pac. im feeling worse now. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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