These things are likely unrelated. Despite the prednisone you would likely have gotten worse anyway. It just seems like cause and effect because of the timeline. You also likely have the same viral infection as your sibling. You really dont need the prednisone unless youre wheezing. You dont really need any medications specifically but can take things for the symptoms such as Tylenol/Motrin for aches, pains, or fever, OTC cough suppressants, etc. drink plenty of fluids. I assume the urgent care swabbed for flu/covid? If not that would be something that could direct treatment plan more.
23M I was prescribed Prednisone after getting symptoms of upper respiratory infectionI went to an urgent care yesterday after having a sore throat the night before, I took the prednisone yesterday as well. Now my sore throat has turned into horrible nasal and chest congestion and an even more sore throat. My sister is just finishing up a bout with bronchitis(thats what she was diagnosed with). Is this the right medication for me? My body is telling me its not based on my infection getting worse it seems.