Suggest treatment for sinus infection, bronchitis and pneumonia
Patient: I went to the doctor yesterday and shesaid I had a sinus infection,bronchitis, and I was starting to getPneumonia. She gave me a shot ofantibiotics and steroids. She also wroteme a prescription for Bactrim DS andcough syrup. The cough syrup isn'tworking, I'm up all night coughing, Ihaven't slept for more than 30 min sinceSaturday. I feel worse than I didyesterday. What should I do? Any Advice?Thanks! Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you need higher antibiotic,inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for your current symptoms. Constant coughing at night can be due to worsening of pneumonia or bronchitis. So consult pulmonologist and get done chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is for pneumonia and PFT is for bronchitis. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.