Question 1

Hey, I've been dealing with this cough for a while now and started taking akt3, ventidox m, and zifi cv. But I just don't seem to be getting any better. Any ideas on what's going on or anything else I should try?

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised complete blood count,ESR and C-reactive protein,review with reports.

Question 2

Is there a usual speed at which honeycombing progresses? I've got a little bit of it at the moment and I'm on pirfenidone. I'm curious about how fast it typically gets worse and if going for a lung transplant is a safe option.

Accepted Answer

0.5 to 1.5 ml decline in forced vital capacity

Question 3

Hey, my father-in-law just found out he tested positive for COVID and his oxygen saturation levels are hovering around 92, 93, sometimes 94. Do you think we need to get him to the hospital right away, or is it okay to wait? I'm really worried and wou...

Accepted Answer

Yes . Once the patient is stabilized patient can be discharged.

Question 4

I'm trying to find out which foods are really bad for bronchial asthma. Are there specific things I should avoid eating to help manage it better?

Accepted Answer

avoid cold water and spicy foods

Question 5

I'm really worried about my dad. He's been a welder for years, and lately, he's been dealing with a cough and black phlegm for about two weeks now. We got him tested for COVID and it's negative, thank goodness, but I'm starting to wonder if these sym...

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised chest x-ray pa view and sputum for AFB bacilli and microscopy tests.

Question 6

I'm really worried about my brother who has been in the ICU for two weeks now on ventilation because of COVID. His HRCT score is really high at 25 and the doctors have mentioned he might need a lung transplant and ECMO support which started on June 1...

Accepted Answer

yes if he is on oxygen, he can makeup till then

Hey, I've been dealing with this cough for a while now and started taking akt3, ventidox m, and zifi cv. But I just don't seem to be getting any better. Any ideas on what's going on or anything else I should try?

Hey, I've been dealing with this cough for a while now and started taking akt3, ventidox m, and zifi cv. But I just don't seem to be getting any better. Any ideas on what's going on or anything else I should try?

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Is there a usual speed at which honeycombing progresses? I've got a little bit of it at the moment and I'm on pirfenidone. I'm curious about how fast it typically gets worse and if going for a lung transplant is a safe option.

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