- Male
- 23 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really worried about my health after getting some tests done. My esionophils count is at 10.5 and my general doctor had me do a chest x-ray, which showed signs of COPD. But the thing is, I hardly ever smoke. So I went to see a pulmonologist, and they had me do a PFT, and I've attached those reports here. I'm really nervous about whether this is COPD or asthma. I have a cough, and sometimes a little phlegm comes up. Last year, I had a brief time where I felt short of breath while sleeping, but it went away in a day or two and hasn't happened since. No other symptoms apart from a cough starting mostly after March when I had a throat infection. I took antibiotics and ab phyllin, and now my cough is occasional. My esionophils are 10.5, and my IgE serum is at 400. Also, my mom, who's 60, has an asthmatic tendency. Can you help me figure out if this is COPD or asthma, and is it something that can get better? I don't smoke, drink, or work around chemicals...
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
it is asthma , if you have symptoms then only proceed with medication, otherwise take it whenever it is required
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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