Question 1

I've quit smoking after five years, and it's been 10 months now. Are my lungs getting cleaner and healthier since I stopped?

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yes for sure ,it would be in Better condition now

Question 2

I've been having some breathing issues whenever the seasons change, and it's been happening for the past few years. It usually comes and goes on its own, but this time, it's been going on for about 23 days. I'm also feeling a bit of heaviness in the ...

yes you might have asthma ,just do some confirmatiory tests

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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yes you might have asthma ,just do some confirmatiory tests

Question 3

I'm really worried about my mom. For the past couple of weeks, she's been having trouble breathing. We did all the tests, including a cardiogram and chest x-ray, and everything came back normal. We're in Gandhidham, Gujarat. Do you have any suggestio...

Foracort 200 MDI inhaler is advised whenever pt is feeling breathless, sos inhaler is advised to the patient.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Foracort 200 MDI inhaler is advised whenever pt is feeling breathless, sos inhaler is advised to the patient.

Question 4

Is there a way to clean out the tar from your lungs if you've been smoking? And if there is, how much would that cost? I've heard of someone getting it done, and I'm really curious if it's actually possible.

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Removing tar from smoker lungs is a challenging process, but it's possible to reduce the damage and promote lung health. Unfortunately, there's no magic procedure to completely remove tar, but quitting smoking is the first step towards healing.

Your lungs have an incredible ability to repair themselves, and the healing process begins immediately after quitting smoking. Within 48 hours, carbon monoxide levels drop, and oxygen levels increase. The cilia in your lungs start to regrow within a week, and lung function improves within a month.

To support your lung health, consider incorporating lung-cleansing foods, drinks, and supplements into your routine. These may include:

- Lung-Cleansing Foods: Dark leafy greens, berries, citrus fruits, garlic, onions, ginger, and turmeric.
- Lung Detox Drinks: Teas made from ginger, basil, and echinacea.

Question 5

I'm trying to understand the details of my recent report. It mentions my heart size is normal, my lungs show prominent broncho vascular markings, and both domes and costophrenic angles are clear. Can you explain what this all means and if theres anyt...

means normal report..but has to be clinically correlated..

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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means normal report..but has to be clinically correlated..

Question 6

Ive been feeling really suffocated for the past three days, and it's making it really tough to get any work done. My chest feels tight and heavy, and I've also got this nagging upset stomach. Its like Im completely unhappy and cant shake off these ne...

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Patient is advised tab augmentin 625mg orally,thrice dailly for 5 days,tab levocetrizine 10 mg for 5 days and syrup salbutoml 10 ml thrice dailly for 5 days.Seroflo inhaler sos is advised to the pt for wheezing.

I've quit smoking after five years, and it's been 10 months now. Are my lungs getting cleaner and healthier since I stopped?

I've quit smoking after five years, and it's been 10 months now. Are my lungs getting cleaner and healthier since I stopped?

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