Bronchitis and antibiotics

principessa293

I've had a bad chest cough for about 2.5 weeks. I went to the GP today and he prescribed me antibiotics. My sputum (when I have it as the cough is often dry) is white and does not appear too unhealthy.

I took one pill today without reading up on bronchitis but now I feel that it might be caused by a virus as I have allergies, other cold symptoms and recently had a cold sore.

Should I finish the 5-day course of antibiotics? I've only taken one pill and I regret it already.

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bsmsl

After starting a course of antibiotics it is essential that you complete it. Not completing a course of antibiotics can lead to "super bugs" that are resistent to antibiotics.

Cough for 2.5 weeks is indicative that something besides a virus is going on. A virus should run its course in 2 weeks. Your doctor feels that you are not sufficiently over the cold and that antibiotics are required to get you over this. I assume he listened to your lungs. He heard things that you cannot. I would trust him on this one.

Feel better and have a blessed New Year.

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bsmsl

Some antibiotics can do that. Try eating something with them unless you are not supposed to eat with them.

Feel better.

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principessa293

Thanks for the help, you too.

I'm taking them but they make me extremely nauseous in the morning - to the point of vomiting. I will deal with it for the next few days I suppose.

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