I have a respiratory question regarding improvement after treatment for pneumoni!


Question:

I have a respiratory question regarding improvement after treatment for pneumonia.?

Monday last week, I started coughing and had slight shortness of breath.
Friday I started struggling to breath and couldn't lie down.
This Tuesday I was diagnosed with pneumonia and prescribed antibiotics and Terbutaline Sulfate.

Today I am still having trouble breathing and I have been taking the maximum dose of the bronchodilator 2 puffs 4x a day. I just had another breathing attack and had to take an extra 2 puffs and it has only improved my situation by 70%.

Should I wait longer to see if this treatment plan works or should I be concerned if 72hrs after treatment of antibiotics and bronchodilators have began not to have seen more improvement?

I hate my local ER, so if I don't need to go I will wait and talk to my GP. If you want my vitals ask but I don't want to be and get my kit right now.


Answers:

after any ER visit, you need to schedule a follow up appointment with your primary care doctor. if you are continuing to have difficulty breathing, return to the ER -call 911 if you have to. you should never have to work at breathing.




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