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Shall I take Azithromycin for chest congestion and cold?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 38 years old and I weigh 121.25 lb. l am having chest congestion and cold. The doctor prescribed me Azithromycin 500 mg for three days and Levocetirizine. I am asthmatic. I am also taking Foracort 400 twice a day whenever I have a breathing problem. My symptoms are not improving. What shall I do? Please suggest.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have started on antibiotics, I suggest you take it for three days. For your asthma problem, you need to assess the level of airway diseases that can be done by pulmonary function test with reversibility. According to that, we have to adjust the dose of medicines. Take care.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks a lot for the reply.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com. You are welcome.

Medically reviewed byDr. K. Shobana

Published At April 16, 2018
Reviewed AtFebruary 13, 2024

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