Have a hx of sinus tach n take Lopressor to control. Had flu 3 weeks ago, then secondary infection, still having aches n low grade fever yesterday. Took Tamiflu, then Levaquin and Prednisone for a week. Went back to dr. today n told it was bronchitis. Having inspiratory wheeze, bronchospasm, and resting HR of 131. Dr. Gave me Biaxin p.o., Rocephin IM, Decadron IM, Albuterol, and on 2nd round of Prednisone. I can feel left side of chest with the tachycardia. Could this secondary infection have affected my heart?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are mostly having post infectious bronchitis. It is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (flu). And bronchitis can cause chest tightness, chest pressure and tachycardia. So your current heart symptoms are mostly due to post flu bronchitis. And for this you need to treat bronchitis. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.