I was diagnosed with bronchitis yesterday and given benzonatate 100 mg every 6 hours, it hardly did anything and lasted only a few hours, I called the pharmacy and they said I could double the dose.  I took it at 10 pm and cannot stop coughing. I dont know what to do. It is a dry hacking cough.  She also gave me a prescription of methylprednisolone and said to take get it filled if the antiobiotics and teh benzonatate dont work...Im not wheezing do not have sinsus problems.  I dont know what to do
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Best treatment of bronchitis is inhaled bronchodilators. Since you are not taking inhaled treatment, your cough is not improving. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol). Better not to take methylprednisolone because it is a oral corticosteroid and having many side effects. Don't worry, you will be alright with inhaled bronchodilators. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.