I'm trying to figure out if my lungs are healthy. Are there any specific tests I should take? I have an oximeter, and it shows readings of 95 and above. What do these numbers actually mean? I often feel like Im suffocating, which causes me anxiety and other uncomfortable feelings in my body. Can you help me understand what's going on?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm wondering if I might have bronchitis. Can you tell me what kind of tests I should do to find out for sure? I'd like to be certain about my condition before starting any treatment. What would you recommend to diagnose bronchitis?

A chest x-ray and lung function tests is advised to the patient.

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I've been dealing with this stubborn dry cough for nearly two months now. It's not the first time either I usually get it once a year. In the past, my doctor recommended this medication called Benocide fort, and it seemed to work. I know there's something about eosinophils being off balance with me, but I haven't done a blood test or taken Benocide fort yet this time. Nothing else is helping, and the cough is so bad that I'm getting chest cramps, especially at night and in the morning. What could be causing this, and what should I do?

You may need to take anti Histamine tablets and steroid bronchodialator inhalers for long term benefits you might be suffering from allergic airway disorder

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I'm really worried about my dad. He's been coughing a lot more than usual, especially at night, and I'm starting to think it might be because hes been a long-time smoker. Do you think his smoking could be causing this? Hes been like this for a few days now, and Im not sure what to do. Can you help me understand if theres a connection or if theres something else going on?

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