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COPD and emergency antibiotics

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gordon31
gordon31

I have been given amoxycillin and doxycycillin (forgive spelling) but these do not seem to do the job Can anyone tell me which antibiotics are best for severe chest infections.

Regards

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  • Tarun
    Tarun

    Posted

    How long have you been taking them for and at what dose ?

    Tarun (hospital pharmacist)

  • waterman
    waterman

    Posted

    Hi Gordon31

    Our Pulmonary Nurses advise us to have a sample of sputum sent off to the hospital laboratory for testing to get the proper antibiotic for the particular infection. Maybe you have already done that.

    Regards,

    Robert.

  • susan459
    susan459

    Posted

    I read and have always had great results with the "z pack". The first day you take 2 pills then the following 4 days one pill a day. It works for like 10 days. Does wonders for me. I also use musinex OTC pills for chest congestion.

    Hope you find some relief!

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