Question 1

Im 25 years old and have been taking symbicort for 2.5 years. one puff twice a day. I went in for a spirometry test and my fvc is 85% and my fev1 is 80%. I took a brochodialator and did the test again and there was no signicificant improvement. my doc said i was on the low side of normal and might have intermittent asthma or none at all. However I read up that if the reversibility test does not show any improvement when taking the spirometry again, that could be COPD...so im just wondering...

Continue all the medications as advised .Pulmonologist opinion .

Last updated on 27 Dec 2024

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Continue all the medications as advised .Pulmonologist opinion .

Question 2

Tb diagnosed in May 2020. 6 months course completed in Nov 2020. Completely fine after the treatment. 
Contacted covid in Apr 2021. Getting low grade fever, cold feet, severe headache, neck pain, weakness. My body would collapse on doing any work in ...

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Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 3

Any small cold or cough results into chest congestion which causes wheezing .. At time there is a slight pain in chest when I take deep breath. Pls help how I should approach to resolve this in long term.

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Budesonide 200mcg rota inhaler is advised to the patient whenever episodes of breathing difficulty.

Question 4

My mother is taking Deriphyllin r 300 and she facing gastric issue can i replace it Deriphyllin
OD 300.

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Yes.

Question 5

I was recently advised by my doctor to use a Duolin inhaler after a severe asthma attack. Before that, I was using a Rotahaler, which was cheaper. Im wondering which of the two is better for my condition. Should I stick with the Duolin inhaler as my ...

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Duolin inhaler, containing a combination of Levosalbutamol and Ipratropium, is generally considered more effective than Rotahaler (containing only Levosalbutamol) for managing severe asthma symptoms, as it provides both bronchodilation and anti-inflammatory effects, so it's recommended to continue with Duolin inhaler as advised by your doctor.

Question 6

Ive been experiencing pain in the middle of my chest, not on either side or in the ribs. Its more in the center, and Im not sure what could be causing it. Can you help me understand what might be going on?

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Pain in the center of the chest can be due to several factors, including acid reflux, muscle strain, or even stress. It's important to monitor if the pain is associated with other symptoms like shortness of breath or dizziness. If it persists or worsens, it's best to consult a healthcare provider for a thorough evaluation.

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