Bronchitis, Really?

[scaredoftheunknown 95]

So I started with a cough and just feeling very achy and I decided to go to the dr. because my surgery is scheduled for 9/13 and I wanted to be on the safe side and didn't want them to postpone my surgery. Turns out I have bronchitis. I am on the 5 day Z pack antibiotics. I asked the dr. if this would cause them to postpone the surgery and she said that it wouldn't. I have to get a chest xray sometime next week and I have the pre-surgery class on the 4th.

I am really hoping that is isn't going to set me back.

[thedogsmommy 16]

Boy you better do a lot of coughing to try to get lungs cleared out. Good luck

[Ready4success 380]

Drink lots of fluids, because it thins the mucous. The Z-pack, fluids, and trying for a productive cough should do the trick. Good Luck!

[cegull 53]

I feel your pain! I went to my doctor yesterday and was told I have bronchitis too (I'm 3 1/2 weeks post-op). I had 101 fever and was freaked out that I had a leak. My doctor said it wasn't related to the surgery thank goodness. My bronchitis was so bad that they gave me a Z pack and an inhaler. It is really working. I am also taking Robitussin DM. It has guifesen in it which helps you get a lot of that congestion out. Hope you feel better!

[scaredoftheunknown 95]

Thanks. I've been taking Robitussin DM with codene. Hope it helps me with the congestion og the chest.

[nicole836 54]

Same here!!!! Have had bronchitis for a week and my sx is scheduled for 9/20!!!! I just finished my antibiotics (avelox) (z pack never works on me) I've also been taking mucinex cough suppressant/decongestant!!! That stuff works wonders!!!!! My pre op testing is set for tues 9/5 and that's when I'll get my chest X-ray... So it should be cleared up by then!!!! Hopefully!!!! Good luck to u !!!! Tis the season for good ok bronchitis (that bastard lol)

[scaredoftheunknown 95]

I agree I guess bronchitis is in the air..lol!!!

I hope your chest x rays come back clear. I am suppose to have my x ray done on the 4th. but I might have to wait a couple of days. Surgery is on the 13th. so I am thinking maybe I can have it don the 10th.