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Acute bronchitis

2018-05-24 15:13:22
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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Anibiotic chosen by your doctor is a good one it should be given for seven days

Answered2018-05-25 08:50:32

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No problem with medication. May be it isnt acute bronchitis. Get him evaluated further.

Answered2018-05-25 03:12:49

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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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