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Acute bronchitis
Some one please let me know, whether acute bronchitis is caused by virus or bacteria? My husband had consulted doctor at NH Whitefield for fever,headache, wheezing and had been given medicine for acute bronchitis(Acebrophyline+ acetylcysteine 100 mg, Cefixime taxim 200 mg,montelukast + levocetrizine+ montair LC , paractmol)but his fever has not come down even after 4days. Please let me know what is the problem with medicine?
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Hi. I understand your concern s. There is no problem with the medicine. Please follow up with your treating doctor if the fever persists. Or consult with a pulmonologist for a detailed examination and investigation like chest x ray.
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Dr. Amit Kumar Poddar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Kolkata
Anibiotic chosen by your doctor is a good one it should be given for seven days
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Dr. Mitesh Dave
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13 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No problem with medication. May be it isnt acute bronchitis. Get him evaluated further.
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Dr. Sarthak Rastogi
Pulmonologist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello Madam, acute bronchitis may be due to both bacteria and virus. The fever may resolve in 2-3 days more
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