I have severe asthma, i recently had an asthma attack from a cough i had. but now im on prednisone, singular, and im taking azythromycin. however now my trachea is in pain when i swallow, breathe, talk or anything as well us my upper chest and the lower back of my neck. what does this mean?
Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acute exacerbation of asthma, secondary to a respiratory tract infection. Management involves:1. A course of antibiotics to eradicate the causative organism. As you are taking Azithromycin, please complete the full course as advised by your Doctor.2. Stalin & Aeroflot inhaler-provide symptomatic relief by causing bronchodilator (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)3. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma.4. Antihistamine & anti-tussive preparations for symptomatic relief from cough.5. Steam inhalation & deep breathing exercises.6. Maintain adequate HY Chat Doctor. 7. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pulmonologist for proper clinical evaluation. Wishing you a good health. Take care.