Question 1

I recently had an X-ray and it showed fibrosis scars in the upper part of both sides of my chest. I'm a bit worried and curious if there's any treatment available for these scars. Could you help me understand what my options might be and if there's anything specific I should know or do about them?

Accepted Answer

yes there is a treatment

Question 2

I've just taken 4 puffs from my Asthalin inhaler and 2 Theoasthalin tablets. Is that too much? Could an overdose like this actually harm my airways? I'm really worried about potential side effects.

Accepted Answer

Yes,continue same treatment as advised by the  physician

Question 3

I'm really worried because my doctor said I have stage 3 lung cancer, but they didn't explain if it's 3A, 3B, or 3C. I have the PET scan and biopsy reports, which mention Moderately Differentiated Adenocarcinoma. Could you help me understand what thi...

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 4

I'm really concerned about my sister. She's been on tuberculosis treatment for the last two months, but now she's got these itchy bumps all over her body. Plus, she's been experiencing hallucinations for about two weeks. I'm worried that these might ...

Accepted Answer

Yes ,continue same treatment.

Question 5

I'm a 28-year-old woman who works out regularly. My mom has a pulse oximeter at home and I decided to use it just for fun. When I was resting, my blood oxygen level was 99, but after a short run on the treadmill it went down to 86. My heart rate was ...

Accepted Answer

It's understandable to be concerned, but a drop in oxygen saturation during exercise, especially at high intensity, can happen, particularly if you're pushing your limits. I recommend seeing a pulmonologist or a cardiologist to evaluate your lung and heart function. They can conduct tests like a stress test or pulmonary function test to assess your oxygen levels and overall health during exertion.

Question 6

I'm a bit confused about how doctors handle a simple common cold. If someone doesn't have any symptoms and hasn't had a chest X-ray, do pulmonologists still do a hands-on assessment of the lungs and thorax without a stethoscope? I'm just curious abou...

Accepted Answer

for lung assesment we need stethescope

I recently had an X-ray and it showed fibrosis scars in the upper part of both sides of my chest. I'm a bit worried and curious if there's any treatment available for these scars. Could you help me understand what my options might be and if there's anything specific I should know or do about them?

I recently had an X-ray and it showed fibrosis scars in the upper part of both sides of my chest. I'm a bit worried and curious if there's any treatment available for these scars. Could you help me understand what my options might be and if there's anything specific I should know or do about them?

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