bronchitis/ steroids ? I have been dealing with an upper respiratory thing for about 10 days. Doc took a listen today- it was scratchy. But X-ray shows no pneumonia so yippee. I have been doing Budesanoid nebulizer for about 10 days and doxycycline for about 3 or 4 days. Doc today wanted me to start a steroid pac and also nebulize another combo packet that has some albuterol in it. He understands my concern about increased heart rate...and triggering afib. So I am curious what others have done for bronchitis. I found this thread Bronchitis thread back from aught 9. LOL. I am hoping I have already turned a corner but anything you have done that has helped that didn't trigger the a-fib? Doc said I could start the steroid pack with just 4 of the 4 mg for a few days and then drop down.... Thanks https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199458#msg-199458 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:58:44 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199486#msg-199486 Re: bronchitis/ steroids ? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199486#msg-199486 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]]]> gloaming AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 19 May 2025 15:29:38 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199477#msg-199477 Re: bronchitis/ steroids ? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199477#msg-199477 FibberMcGee AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 18 May 2025 19:00:50 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199476#msg-199476 Re: bronchitis/ steroids ? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199476#msg-199476 The Anti-Fib AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 18 May 2025 07:54:25 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199474#msg-199474 Re: bronchitis/ steroids ? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199474#msg-199474
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It's safer to taper off. Some Doctors don't think you need to taper, but they don't realize all the causes and effects that some can have after abruptly stopping.

thanks. I am re- thinking. I was hoping it would get better today. I might just do a trial tablet in the morning if it goes OK I might do 4,4,3,2,1. or something like that. I have 21 pills to play with. I skipped nebulizing today to see if that was making it worse. The jury is out. My oxygen was 100 this morning which is high for me in general. So I figured I had one more day to think and pray on it. I will say the coughing triggers stuff too- so I might just be able to knock it out if I do a mini pack...]]> bettylou4488 AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 17 May 2025 22:36:18 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199465#msg-199465 Re: bronchitis/ steroids ? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199465#msg-199465 The Anti-Fib AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 16 May 2025 21:05:07 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199464#msg-199464 Re: bronchitis/ steroids ? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199464#msg-199464 bettylou4488 AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 16 May 2025 17:46:36 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199463#msg-199463 Re: bronchitis/ steroids ? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199463#msg-199463 susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 16 May 2025 11:37:28 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199462#msg-199462 Re: bronchitis/ steroids ? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199462#msg-199462
Bettylou: You could start with only 3 of the 4mg tablets, this will give you extra tablets, and then extend the taper-down period a little longer than normal. This approach is what worked for me, as I had many AFIB episodes that were provoked by these Steroids, but I still had a need to take them.]]> The Anti-Fib AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 16 May 2025 11:18:33 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199461#msg-199461 Re: bronchitis/ steroids ? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199461#msg-199461
Now that I'm down to twice a day I can tell heart rate slows and fib comes and goes in the 12 hours before the next dose. Then it hits all over again. I am also very sensitive to most drugs so if you're not it might be just fine for you. At least the drops are temporary. Can't wait to finish these drops :)]]> CC AFIBBERS FORUM Thu, 15 May 2025 15:09:15 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199460#msg-199460 Re: bronchitis/ steroids ? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199460#msg-199460 Qwackertoo AFIBBERS FORUM Thu, 15 May 2025 13:15:47 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199459#msg-199459 Re: bronchitis/ steroids ? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199459#msg-199459 bettylou4488 AFIBBERS FORUM Thu, 15 May 2025 00:32:15 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199458#msg-199458 bronchitis/ steroids ? https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,199458,199458#msg-199458
So I am curious what others have done for bronchitis. I found this thread Bronchitis thread back from aught 9. LOL. I am hoping I have already turned a corner but anything you have done that has helped that didn't trigger the a-fib? Doc said I could start the steroid pack with just 4 of the 4 mg for a few days and then drop down....

Thanks]]> bettylou4488 AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 14 May 2025 23:13:13 +0000