Hi Doctor, About 2 weeks ago I was feeling shortness of breath (and chest congestion) and went to see a doctor. They suspected that I may have chronic bronchitis (I do smoke 2 packets of cigarettes a day for over 30 years). They first put me on a treatment of Prednisom (10mg tablets). For the last 10 days I was on Ciprofloxacin (2 - 500mg tablets a day). I have completely stopped smoking for the last 9 days, but still have shortness of breath when doing minor physical activities. The doctor did prescrible me with an Albuterol Sulphate handheld inhaler . My work is physical in nature, and I have been lucky that work has been slow for the past 2 weeks. I am worried that once business picks up I will have difficulty in doing my job because of the physical nature of my work. Is there something else I can discuss with my doctor to help reduce this shortness of breath so that I can continue working at my job. Thank you
This can be allergy or COPD due to smoking you can confirm by X-ray chest but you EED to stop smoking to prevent further complications you can add antiallergy tab montelukast 10 mg liquid antacid and bronchodilator spy and inhaler so still you get correct diagnosis and Rx