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It's been 3 weeks since i became sick. i can hear a wheeze a bit and still coughing drop drainage. i was put on flonase, neti pot and finally a steriod for 5 days with today being my last day. i think i need an antibotic since it's been so long?
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That should be an adequate dose. Good Luck
Answered 12/14/2021
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Pre and post Albuterol pulmonary function testing may provide additional information.After a viral infection, bronchospasm and inflammation may occur. Another possibility is a secondary infection. Bacterial illness is usually associated with fever. Watch for shortness of breath and chest pain
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