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Antibiotics course for bronchitis
I am suffering from viral and bacterial infection (bronchitis). doctor prescribed antibiotics for 5 days. how do I know if the infection is completely cured after 5 days and whether antibiotics need to be continued for few more days? doctor told me that cough can persist even after infection is treated, that doesn't mean antibiotics need to be continued. Are there any other symptoms that definitely indicate that antibiotics need to be continued OR do I need to meet the doctor again after 5 days? I forgot to ask him this question. I had viral and bacterial infection 2 times in past one and half month already and I had to take antibiotics 5 days each time and this time I want to make sure the infection is completely cured before stopping the antibiotics course.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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As of now there is no need for antibiotics However continue gargles steam and Luke warm water. Please connect online via Practo for further management.
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Your advised you correctly.
Cough needs a few more days to clear.
NO NEED TO CONTINUE ANTIBIOTICS.
Next Steps
To clear cough
1. Steam Inhalation --x 3 times a day.
2. Gargles with salt water.
3. Syp. Ambrolite-S -- 2 tsp ---x 3 times a day.
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Connect please
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You should do culture and sensitivity of cough to find out any bacterial infection .
Next Steps
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only.
Health Tips
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
and
do exercise regularly with yoga and medicine and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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5 yrs exp
Hingoli
Kindly consult
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Shaista Fatma
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2 yrs exp
Lucknow
Consult immediately on practo or eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
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