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[|Human|] I have had bronchitis for 6 weeks now. It started as a low fever and after 4 days, I started coughing. It has been going on ever since(6weeks )About 10 days ago, I started getting a sore throat and pain in my ears and now one ear is completely stuffed, so I decided it wasnt just a case of stubborn bronchitis and I went to the doc 8 days ago, and was prescribed levaquin and prednisone. After 8 days,and nothing happening, I went back. They prescribed Z Pac and a bigger dose of prednisone. I am hoping this works, but I guess  am just looking for a second opinion. I am getting worried because I have never been sick longer than 2 weeks. I am 51 years old and do not smoke.
[|AI|]  Hellos you mentioned that you were having fever initially and after 4 days developed cough also. Took elvofloxacin and prednisolone and after these antibiotics changed to Z pack. Ear pain also started. All these symptoms are for 6 weeks, may be due to these possibilities, these include:1 Tuberculosis, as you are right, that this is not a case of simple or (stub born) bronchitis. Diagnosis can be confirmed by X-ray chest, sputum for AFB and blood examination.2 Bronchiectasis, another most common cause of such symptoms. Diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination as well sputum and clinical examination.3 Asthmatic allergic bronchitis, this is one of the most common cause of such symptoms. Usually patient don't respond to antibiotics but require some bronchodilators. In my opinion consult a PULMONOLOGIST and get his opinion as 6 weeks passed. Hope this will help you.