<human>: 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.
<bot>: 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