Patient's question:
These past few mornings, when I go to bed, I always feel like I have an endless amount of phlegm in my throat, and I often cough. When I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, the doctor said it was chronic bronchitis and prescribed some medication for me. I would like to consult about whether chronic bronchitis can be vaccinated with the anesthetic H1N1 vaccine?Doctor's answer:
There is an endless amount of phlegm in the throat, which could be due to chronic inflammation or the recovery phase of an acute illness. Temporary bacterial acute infections can cause a significant amount of secretions. The coordinated treatment includes some expectorant and cough-relieving treatments, such as inhaling through a nebulizer. Another possible reason is chronic bronchitis, chronic upper respiratory tract infections, or throat inflammation, which can also lead to the aforementioned symptoms. If there is no fever, it is recommended to get the flu vaccine to prevent further complications.