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I have had acute bronchitis for 2 weeks (on antibiotics for 1 week) and no improvement. still coughing fits and dr hears wheezing in chest still. why?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Airways inflammation: causing the cough and wheezing, antibiotics alone won't help, you will need Bronchodilators and possibly steroids to control the inflammation, kindly revisit your doctor or seek a second opinion, best wishes

Answered 12/6/2017

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A member asked:

I have had acute bronchitis for 2 weeks (on antibiotics for 1 week) and no improvement. still coughing fits and dr hears wheezing in chest still. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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