Start the Zithromax and also you might want to give him a bland diet of cooked chicken or rice which is easier on the stomach. A humidifer will help as well to add mositure to the lungs .Throwing up the mucus is part of the healing process and is usually a good sign it is being expelled from the system. You might also want to give your veterinarian a call and inform him of the worsening and the vomiting as well, so he is aware of the progress. I hope this information was helpful to you. I have listed some other treatment options that you can try below that will be helpful as well and you can read all about this illness. I wish you the best of luck.
Severely ill patients may require hospitalization with oxygen, intravenous fluids, antibiotics and supportive care. Mildly affected pets that are well hydrated and eating properly may be treated as outpatients, with frequent follow-up examinations to monitor the progression of the infection. Additional treatments may include:
Cage rest or exercise restriction
Loosening of secretions. This can be done with a humidifier or by thumping the chest wall (coupage).
Bronchodilator therapy to help open up the airways
Bronchoscopy to remove a foreign body if present
Surgery. In a handful of cases, removal of the affected lung lobe, foreign body, or tumor may be done.
Treatment or correction of any underlying problem
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