Question 1

I'm really concerned about my dad. He keeps experiencing these sudden moments where he loses his breath for like a second while he's asleep. Could this be something serious? Should we be looking into this further?

Patient is advised pulmonary function test (PFT)and a chest x-ray .

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Patient is advised pulmonary function test (PFT)and a chest x-ray .

Question 2

I'm dealing with asthma and I'm worried because whenever I start walking, this pressure begins to build up in my throat, which makes me stop. Along with that, there's this chest tightness and throat pressure that starts to increase the more I walk. C...

check for your hemoglobin levels

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check for your hemoglobin levels

Question 3

I'm getting this wheezing sound when I breathe in, and my pulmonologist had me do a PFT and FENO test. The FENO test results show 58, which is apparently severe, but I'm not an asthma patient. The PFT shows 72. Should I be worried about how serious t...

if you are smoker then avoid it. continue the medication given

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if you are smoker then avoid it. continue the medication given

Question 4

I'm really worried about the free fluid in both pleural cavities on the imaging scan we got back. They measured around 500ml on the right and 300ml on the left. How serious is this situation, and what should we be doing about it? Can you please let m...

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This condition is known as pleural effusion. To help reduce the fluid buildup and relieve symptoms, you can take diuretics like Furosemide. Additionally, a medication called Spironolactone can also be prescribed to help with fluid retention. It is important to follow up with your healthcare provider for further evaluation and management.

Question 5

My child has been dealing with a cough for almost a year now, and we've tried multiple government hospitals, but nothing seems to be working. I can't afford private doctors or medication. Is there anything you suggest we can do?

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Sputum for AFB,microscopy, x-ray chest pa view,complete blood count,esr and C-reactive protein are advised to the patient.

Question 6

I'm experiencing this strange sensation in my chest, but it's not really painful. It's more like an odd feeling when I breathe, right below my throat and just above the breasts. Any idea what this could be?

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The unusual sensation in your chest, described as a weird feeling when breathing, just below the throat and above the breasts, could be related to anxiety, acid reflux, or respiratory issues like asthma or bronchitis

I'm really concerned about my dad. He keeps experiencing these sudden moments where he loses his breath for like a second while he's asleep. Could this be something serious? Should we be looking into this further?

I'm really concerned about my dad. He keeps experiencing these sudden moments where he loses his breath for like a second while he's asleep. Could this be something serious? Should we be looking into this further?

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