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My 79 y old father is suffering from copd please suggest me hoe to improve his health. Alopathic treatment is going on in nagpur.

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My 79 y old father is suffering from copd please suggest me hoe to improve his health. Alopathic treatment is going on in nagpur.

Spirometry,pulmonary function tests,sputum for AFB ,microscopy ,x-ray chest pa view ,esr and complete blood count is advised to the patient.

Last updated on 08 Jan 2025

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Continue all the medications as advised by the physician..

Last updated on 27 Dec 2024

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Chest congestion Breathing problem in night Coughing Last from 3 years Get affected frequently nowadays

Patient is advised ecg,chest xray pa view and also sputum for AFB and microscopy.

Last updated on 27 Dec 2024

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