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I have been taking mucinex for bronchitis for 5 days, but nothing is coming up. i am still a bit sob and yawning takes my breath away, but the cough is not too bad. water intake is good. are my lungs just inflamed?

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Dr. Richard Roberts answered

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SOB, cough, pain: Shortness of breath is worrisome, indicative of pneumonia or pneumonitis, not bronchitis. A medical evaluation and chest X-rays are appropriate to determine whether therapy is needed.

Answered 12/5/2018

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A member asked:

I have been taking mucinex for bronchitis for 5 days, but nothing is coming up. i am still a bit sob and yawning takes my breath away, but the cough is not too bad. water intake is good. are my lungs just inflamed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Roberts answered

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