I am on a Z pack today is the last day also on prescription cough medicine. I ran a low grade fever last night, but not this am. I am still coughing dry and hacking, runny nose, itchy eyes, but the burning in my lungs went away. The doctor said I have Severe Bronchitis. I went Monday night with a 100 fever on tylenol. She said I should be better in a couple of days and I am not. Should I return to the doctor or wait this out?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist. Because you are not taking correct treatment for bronchitis. Inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) are first line treatment for bronchitis, and you are not taking these. So you are improving despite taking treatment. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. So better to first diagnose correctly and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.