Suggest treatment for bronchitis and chest congestion
Patient: this past sunday I have developed bronchitis or some sort of bad chest cold. I went to urgent care and they put me on steroids and gave me a breathing treatment. It has been 24 hours and I am still finding moments when I wheeze. I have to take a 6 hour flight to california for work tomorrow. Is it safe to fly with this and sinus congestion? I have a inhaler i will bring along with me on the plane. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having acute bronchitis. You are not completely cured from it so better not to travel with these symptoms. You should first treat this and be free of symptoms then you can do air travel. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) because Inhaled treatment is best for bronchitis. Don't worry, you will be alright with this and able to fly. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.