I have a history of Asthma, 31 yr old female, and I currently had a head cold that has migrated into my chest. For the most part, I cannot cough anything up but when I do, my mucus is thick, whitish/yellow and tastes metallic. I saw my doctor yesterday and he gave me a neb treatment, changed my inhaler to a steroid inhaler (flovent), and put me on an intense regiment of prednisone. I am breathing somewhat better, but chest is still tight, still have weezing, even after two more neb treatments. Im wondering if this has turned into bronchtis and if I should have been given an antibiotic? Hurts to take a deep breath..Im a non-smoker and have no fever.
Hi, Thanks for your query, Your symptom very much seems to be acute exacerbation of asthma. Your doctor has rightly put you on prednisolone of which short course of 10-14 days without tapering is usually ok. It takes 2-3 days for the symptoms to get relieved. Just have a faith on your doctor and wait for the Chat Doctor. In my opinion a course of antibiotic will be a good add-on as you are bringing purulent phlegm. Ask your doctor for the same..... Best wishes