I've been dealing with wheezing and a cold since last night. I took azithromycin 500 and a tablet with serratiopeptidase and diclofenac sodium, but now the wheezing has gotten worse. Should I consider taking methylprednisolone to help with the wheezing?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

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5+ Yrs

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go to near by hospital they will give you injection hydrocortisone or nebulization. never take steriods without a doctor advice

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