I'm really worried about my dad; he's been dealing with interstitial lung disease for the past couple of years, and I'm afraid it's in an advanced stage now. His latest HRCT report shows a superimposed infection. The doctor mentioned there's no medication to control this situation. Can you give me some advice or let me know if there are any options we haven't considered?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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Patient is advised seroflo rotahaler sos for breathing difficulty,tab prednisilone 10 mg for 7 days and 5 mg for 7 days , tab nintedanib in severe cases and syrup salbutamol 10 ml orally for 14 days , if symptoms persists pulmonologist opinion is advised to the pt.

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take pantop 40g for 3 days if it doesn't resolve do and ECG AND CHEST X Ray then proceed fruther

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