bronchitis?
Yesterday I thought I had sinusitis, but today I know I have bronchitis. I know this because it's my fourth time in a year. This time seems to be particularily bad, however, i don't have insurance and want to wait to see a doctor for financial reasons. I am having a tough time breathing and can't get comfortable. When should I worry about this turning into pnemonia or getting bad enough to see a doctor? Does anybody have any remedies for chest/lung pain and/or throat pain? Thanks!
Answer by Sawyer
Sleep with a humidifier or vaporizer to soothe your throat.
You need antibiotics, if you indeed have bronchitis.
Answer by Jenblossom
There really is no other alternative for bronchitis treatment other than antibiotics. I had bronchitis and it very easily turned into pneumonia. I would not wait. Go to the health department if they have a clinic there. They usually offer a sliding fee scale where you can pay as little as $ 5 for low income. I hope you take my advice and get in. Having pneumonia myself, I will add that it can be particurally difficult to treat once it has gone untreated. I now have permenant scaring in my lower lobe from having pneumonia and pluresey. Much luck, hope you feel better soon!
Answer by MD NS
I suggest you to see a doctor as soon as possible. because treatment modalities of pneumonia and bronchitis are different. Also treatment cost of pneumonia is more much than bronchitis.
For relief of your cough you can use vicks® vaporub® (http://www.vicks.com) or something like it.
But I insist on seeing a doctor as soon as possible.
Answer by missmary
you can not treat bronchitis with antibiotics because it is caused by a virus. the only thing a doctor is going to tell you is to get plenty of rest, drink as much as you can and take some cough syrup or drops to help with the cough..
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