Question:
bronchitis and surgery this coming friday the 28th

less then 6days to go till my 3rd attmept at surgery and i have bronchitis... im on zithromax the 5day antibiotic(just started em yesterday) and im takin like 10 zinc lozenges/day is there anything else i can do to get this cleared up fast i also have athsma and have beeen taking my inhaler 2-3 times a day----my first attempt i woke up on a ventilator because of an unkown lung infection 2nd attempt i had an anxiety attack on the operating table i cant handle another cancellation    — TRULUV2329 (posted on June 23, 2002)

June 23, 2002
My PCP does not like to give out antibiotics unless it is really something bad. The last time I got bronchitis she gave me an antibiotic and also had me take 4 grams of Vitamin C. I went to the pharmacy and got 500mg chewable C. I chewed 8 a day. I felt better really quickly. I hope this helps.
   — Stacie K.

June 23, 2002
I had the exact same situation and went through the surgery with flying colors. Keep up the zinc and vitamin C, and the antibiotic will kick in. Best wishes!
   — Laurie M.

June 24, 2002
Drink as much water as you can.. tons of it.. and sleep. I discovered this last Christmas when I got terrible Bronchitis right before Christmas. Tried it again each time I got sick this past winter and recovered within a day or two each time. Drink till you float.. I didn't even eat that much, just drank water. Good luck, I will keep you in my prayers Tami
   — Tami D.