Question 1

Which chest x ray to get done ? I feel my chest is heavy and it pains lot from time to time. I was covid positive twice now I'm recovering. So I wanted to get an x ray done, but I saw there are different types of x ray ap view lateral view ap view so I'm confused.

Patient is advised complete blood count,esr,C-reactive protein and chest x-ray pa view.

Last updated on 27 Dec 2024

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Patient is advised complete blood count,esr,C-reactive protein and chest x-ray pa view.

Question 2

I was asked to leave UAE because of the scar in my lungs x-ray which indicates old TB even if I don't have active TB. I want to get it cured and go back to Dubai with medication proof. Can you please suggest a way and that have you dealt with any suc...

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Its important to consult a pulmonologist for proper evaluation and treatment of the old TB scar. They may recommend a course of medication to ensure there is no active infection, and you can get documented proof for immigration purposes. I havent directly dealt with such cases, but many patients go through this process with proper medical support.

Question 3

Im 25 years old and have been taking symbicort for 2.5 years. one puff twice a day. I went in for a spirometry test and my fvc is 85% and my fev1 is 80%. I took a brochodialator and did the test again and there was no signicificant improvement. my do...

Continue all the medications as advised .Pulmonologist opinion .

Last updated on 27 Dec 2024

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Continue all the medications as advised .Pulmonologist opinion .

Question 4

For about 4 months now I have had problems sleeping. It started as daily nightmares and not getting rested, but now its mostly just not getting good amounts of rest. I got an oximeter and my oxygen got to 73. I have an appointment for the end of the ...

Saturation is low 73.. .Patient is advised pulmonologist opinion immediately.

Last updated on 27 Dec 2024

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Saturation is low 73.. .Patient is advised pulmonologist opinion immediately.

Question 5

I feel Shortness of breath from 2 months stated suddenly , In starting I have symptoms like shortness of breath with back pain and lung pain and tightness but now I only face shortness of breath and feeling tight in my left lung 
Lung x ray normal , ...

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Patient is advised pulmonary function test (PFT)and a complete blood count and esr.

Question 6

I have been experiencing sudden difficulty in breathing. I feel like my chest is tight and exert more effort to breathe. Is there any aid I can use to help me breathe easier. I am non asthmatic but can I use an inhaler.

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Budesonide 200 inhaler sos for breathing difficulty is advised to the patient.Avoid smoking and alcohol.Advised green leafy leafy vegetables ,fruits,mild aerobic exercises.etc

Which chest x ray to get done ? I feel my chest is heavy and it pains lot from time to time. I was covid positive twice now I'm recovering. So I wanted to get an x ray done, but I saw there are different types of x ray ap view lateral view ap view so I'm confused.

Which chest x ray to get done ? I feel my chest is heavy and it pains lot from time to time. I was covid positive twice now I'm recovering. So I wanted to get an x ray done, but I saw there are different types of x ray ap view lateral view ap view so I'm confused.

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