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I reluctantly started prednisolone three days ago, really awful cough and wheeze like thunder! Don't have fever and sputum is white, so have not taken antibiotics as I believe sputum should be green before antibiotics needed! Is that not a bit late in the day?

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Id personally go to docs at least to check the wheezes if there. Ky going with medication. Better to be safe than sorry id say.

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You should see doctor again and if sputum gets worse then get a sample of it in proper container down to surgery to be tested. If sputum shows infection you will be treated with correct antibiotics. Hope you feel better soon Katy. Xxxxx

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Katy75 in reply tosassy59

Have appt to see doctor on 5 October so thought would soldier on, but keeping an eye on it and giving steroids a chance to do their work, have 2 days to finish 5 day course! Will see how I am by Monday and can always attend walk in for emergencies from 11am! Thanks to all those who have replied!

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