How do I know if my lungs are damaged?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

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1+ Yrs

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Breathlesness,coughing,weezing,fatigue etc

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Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've quit smoking after five years, and it's been 10 months now. Are my lungs getting cleaner and healthier since I stopped?

yes for sure ,it would be in Better condition now

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My mom has bronchial asthma and had surgery to remove air from her lungs, but the X-ray still shows some air trapped inside. She's a bit overweight and tries to walk daily, but gets breathless after just a few steps. What can we do to help her breathe better and manage this?

To improve your mom's breathing and manage her air trapping after surgery, focus on managing her asthma, weight, and breathing exercises, and consider consulting with a pulmonologist

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I'm currently on tuberculosis medication and have been for the last two months. When I started the treatment, my ESR was 49, and it's now at 44. Is it normal for ESR levels to decrease this slowly? Should I be concerned about the progress, or is this expected with TB treatment? I'm trying to understand what this could mean for my recovery.

yes esr is a marker of infection, it is lowering which is a good sign

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