Advice about asthma and chest infection

[Jazz14]

I went to see my gp 4 days ago with a cold and cough and wheezing and short of breath and my gp prescribed antibiotics and steroid tablets I have been taking antibiotics for a few days now and have bad side effects off them so stopped taking them and I am wondering can I take the steroid tablets on there own and I am going to see my gp tomorrow but I just need some advice

[ChrissieMons]

It is very dangerous to self medicate. Call 111 for advice. They can get a doctor to call you and advise you.

[Jazz14 in reply to ChrissieMons]

I called 111 and I attend an out of hours doctor's appointment and they said that I did not have a chest infection and do not need to take antibiotics or steroids but I still have a bit of a wheeze and I cough up green phlegm

[EmmaF91 Community Ambassador]

Yes you can take steroids without the ABx (the steroids are for the asthma, the ABx are for the infection). Depending on the side effects try to keep taking the ABx until you see someone tomorrow tho... alternatively call 111 for advice today. Hope that helps.

[Jazz14 in reply to EmmaF91]

I called 111 and I attended an out of hours doctor's appointment and they said that I did not have a chest infection and do not need to take antibiotics or steroids but I still have a bit of a wheeze and I cough up green phlegm and I stopped taking the antibiotics because I can't deal with the bad side effects

[EmmaF91 Community Ambassador in reply to Jazz14]

If you’re still feeling like your asthma is flaring then I’d suggest seeing the GP first thing tomorrow... then ask them about the steroids and ABx... tbh he may have more of an idea cause he knows you and your case. As I said the steroids aren’t for the infection, they are for your asthma, which can be irritated by anything... even just a mild cold....

[Jazz14 in reply to EmmaF91]

Thanks for the advice I will see my gp tomorrow