Question 1

My dad's 66 and dealing with some BP issues  like today, it's at 170100. He's had asthma for a couple of years and some sleep issues, plus he gets shortness of breath when sleeping. He's been using a CPAP machine for about a year now, but it doesn't seem to be helping much. We started him on some medications like Sartel 40, Cinod 10, Rousuvas, Forocot, and Montair, which helped bring his BP to around 13080 or 14090 for a bit. But now, it's gone back up even after adjusting his meds. He's taking Sartel 80 and Ivabard in the morning and evening, and Rousvas at night. The BP readings improve by lunchtime, but soon after taking his meds, he feels dizzy, uncomfortable, and his BP goes up. He seems okay with his night dosage, though, and the CPAP reports show his AHI count is fine, but his sleep quality isn't great. He keeps coughing with the CPAP, and it doesn't seem like he's getting restful sleep. Could this be because of asthma or the dry air from the CPAP? What might be going on, and what can we do to manage his BP and improve his sleep?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like your father is experiencing difficulty in controlling his blood pressure and is also facing challenges with his sleep quality and asthma symptoms. The symptoms of dizziness, uneasiness, and elevated blood pressure after taking morning medications may be due to the side effects of the drugs or interactions between them. Considering his current medication regimen and symptoms, it may be beneficial to consult with his healthcare provider for a review and possible adjustment of his medications. In the meantime, it is important to ensure that he is taking his medications as prescribed and at the correct times. In addition, to address his sleep quality issues with the CPAP machine, he may benefit from using a humidifier attachment to the CPAP machine to help alleviate dry air irritation that could be contributing to his cough and disrupted sleep. For his asthma symptoms, it is important to continue using the prescribed inhalers and medications as directed by his healthcare provider. If he continues to experience asthma symptoms, a review of his asthma treatment plan may be necessary. Overall, it is important to closely monitor his symptoms and blood pressure readings, and communicate any concerns or changes to his healthcare provider for further evaluation and management.

Question 2

I'm a bit confused about my chest X-ray report, and I could use some help understanding it. It mentions both lung fields being clear, which sounds good, but then there's something about "prominent marking" seen. Should I be worried about what that means? Also, they noted both girls are normal and no lymphadenopathy, which I assume is good news? They say the CP angles are clear and the soft tissues and bony thorax are normal, too. Does everything seem okay here, or is there anything I should be concerned about or follow up on?

Accepted Answer

Thats completely normal no need to worry

Question 3

I'm really concerned about my health and could use some advice. Over the past 10 months, I've been having issues with sticky sputum and left side chest pain. And just recently, I noticed blood in my sputum along with pain under my armpit. I've lost around 12 kgs too, which is worrying me even more.

I've done quite a few tests, like a CT scan, a heart echo test, and even a sputum AFB and Mantoux test, but they all came back normal. I also checked with a CT thorax with contrast and had a couple of chest X-rays, all normal. Blood tests like sugar, urea, creatinine, CBC, and a seroconversion test were negative too.

I'm not sure what's going on, and I'm really anxious about it all. Can you help me figure out what might be happening or suggest what I should do next?

Accepted Answer

Physician opinion is advised to the patient.

I'm dealing with chest congestion that's been around for quite a while now. I've got this annoying cough and it feels like something's just lodged in my throat. Any ideas on how I can get rid of it?

Tab augmentin duo 625mg ,orally ,thrice daily for 5 days advised to the patient.Also syrup salbutamol 10ml thrice daily for 7 days is advised to the patient.Steam inhalation is also advised twice daily to the patient.

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