Are Loratadine and Phenylephrine the right medication for allergy?
Patient: My allergies have become worse this year. I have had wheezing and productive cough with clear or light green mucous, and intermittent nasal congestion most at night and early morning for atleast the past 6 weeks. I believe I may have bronchitis. It is tolerable, however I m concerned because my symptoms have not gone away or decreased on there own. I take allergy medicine, Loratadine and nasal decongestant phenylephrine to help cope with the symptoms. Can bronchitis lead to infection? Do I need to take something else to get better? Doctor: Hi,Allergic bronchitis can sometimes be aggravated by a bacterial/viral infection.For the viral infection the treatment is just supportive care (good hydration and rest).If you think its bacterial infection (change in sputum color , clinically in bad shape) then I would advise you a course of antibiotics.As for the medicine for allergy, the ones you are taking are fine. Give it 2 to 3 weeks if it does not help then you can change it to other medications.Wishing you good health.Regards.