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Persistent shortness of breath and wheezing medications not working
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Persistent shortness of breath and wheezing medications not working
by Yorkie - UK, May 22, 2007 12:00AM
4 yr ago xray emphasemia diagnosed, then spirometa test said I had COPD mild to moderate.Sept 2006, had 2 chest infections within 2 months most of my meds stopped being effective (Combivent, Quvar 100, ventolin) another spirometer done slight reduction in fev 1, doctor said no further action required. Since then further chest infections various antibiotics (amoxocilin, ethroymcin, ceipro 250) still infection been on cefralexin 500mg for 14 days, still have wheeze tight chest and SOB.First xray, shadow lower right lung 8 weeks ago.another xray done 4weeks ago which radiologist states looks clear. Meds have been changed to spiriva and salmeterol plus quvar, ventolin no benifit as yet can you advise?
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, May 23, 2007 12:00AM
, May 23, 2007 12:00AM
It appears that this last infection has caused you to be significantly uncomfortable with your breathing, despite the improved x-ray. I would see your Pulmonologist again and discuss your shortness of breath. It is possible that you will need more antibiotics and possibly oral steroids to get past this episode.
