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Hello, i had a wheezy productive cough for about 7 weeks, so i recently took a course of antibiotics to try and shift it. i felt a lot better for about a week, but now ive noticed that my cough and chest tightness is coming back. should i see my dr?

Q: hello, i had a wheezy productive cough for about 7 weeks, so i recently took a course of antibiotics to try and shift it. i felt a lot better for about a week, but now ive noticed that my cough and chest tightness is coming back. should i see my dr?

: It is advisable to follow-up. Avoid smoke and allergic triggers such as dust and mold. After a respiratory illness, wheezing may occur and there are inhaled medications available. If more severe, a short course of oral steroids is often effective. Watch for signs of sputum, fever and worsening cough.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

It is advisable to follow-up. Avoid smoke and allergic triggers such as dust and mold. After a respiratory illness, wheezing may occur and there are inhaled medications available. If more severe, a short course of oral steroids is often effective. Watch for signs of sputum, fever and worsening cough.

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Answered 4/15/2023

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A member asked:

Hello, i had a wheezy productive cough for about 7 weeks, so i recently took a course of antibiotics to try and shift it. i felt a lot better for about a week, but now ive noticed that my cough and chest tightness is coming back. should i see my dr?

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