Question 1

How long is it safe to keep a pulse oximeter on my finger? I've noticed that when I leave it on for a while, the readings sometimes start to drop. Is this something to be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

1 - 2 mins

Question 2

I'm really worried about my mom. For the last 67 months, she's been experiencing excessive yawning during the day. We've done all kinds of tests like chest x-ray, ECG, echo, TMT, and even basic blood work, but everything's coming back normal. She oft...

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 3

My mom's been dealing with respiratory issues for the last 57 years and she was diagnosed with COPD, so shes been on treatment. She still uses an inhaler with a capsule whenever she feels breathless. Now, she wants to visit the chardham, specifically...

Accepted Answer

its not advisory, but if want to go compulsorily, test her pulmonary function test and be ready for any emergencies

Question 4

I've been dealing with this chronic cough for 12 years now, and it's really frustrating, especially because it lasts for about 3 to 4 months each year and gets pretty severe. I constantly get this diagnosis of bronchitis, CVA, or allergies, but all m...

Accepted Answer

don't increase much dose

Question 5

What can you make of my mom's recent X-ray? She's 60, and after testing positive for COVID antibodies 18 days after her first symptoms, the new X-ray shows some prominent bronchovascular markings with a patchy non-homogeneous opacity in the left lowe...

Accepted Answer

Prominent bronchovascular markings sugggestive of infection,asthma,brochitis,emphysema,cardiac failure and copd etc .A pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 6

I've been having this sharp pain on the upper left side of my chest, and it tends to get worse when I move around, like when I stand up or go for a walk. Sometimes, I even feel it between my chest. Could this be costochondritis, and if it is, what ki...

Accepted Answer

Tab aceclofenac 100mg ,orally ,twice daily ,tab pan d orally,once daily and volini gel for 7 days is advised to the patient.

How long is it safe to keep a pulse oximeter on my finger? I've noticed that when I leave it on for a while, the readings sometimes start to drop. Is this something to be concerned about?

How long is it safe to keep a pulse oximeter on my finger? I've noticed that when I leave it on for a while, the readings sometimes start to drop. Is this something to be concerned about?

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