Question 1

I just got my spirometry results back and I'm a bit confused. It shows that my FEV1 is 33 and my FVC is 41, but then it says my FEV1FVC is 70. I'm trying to understand what it means to have low FEV1 and FVC but a high FEV1FVC ratio. Is this something I should be worried about?

Accepted Answer

restrictive lung disease

Question 2

I'm experiencing some mild chest pain after getting my first dose of Covishield. My blood pressure, pulse, and SpO2 levels seem fine. What should I do? Any advice would be really appreciated.

Accepted Answer

take pantop 40mg for 3 days

Question 3

I'm planning to move to the UAE, but I'm worried about the medical clearance because of an old chest x-ray I had in 2013. Back then, it showed some congestion in the hilum and increased bronchovascular markings that were thought to be due to an infec...

Accepted Answer

Old chest X-ray findings of increased broncho-vascular markings or pneumonitis typically resolve without leaving scars if the infection was treated properly. Since you've had no breathing issues and have quit smoking, it's unlikely these would appear as scars now. A fresh X-ray and consultation with a pulmonologist should clarify this.

Question 4

I'm experiencing something a bit odd. After 5 or 6 normal breaths, I feel the need to take a heavy breath, which is really uncomfortable. Do you have any idea what might be causing this?

Accepted Answer

there might be mucous collection or congestion,do chest xray

Question 5

I've been dealing with allergy symptoms like airway inflammation, itchy nose, and itchy throat for a while now. In the past, I used to have really bad wheezing, but since I started doing breathing exercises, I haven't had any asthma attacks. However,...

Accepted Answer

yes pulmonologist can resolve

Question 6

I'm using a Philips Dream Station Auto CPAP machine with an oronasal mask for almost a year now because I have obstructive sleep apnea with an AHI of 31.4. I've been hearing about this black fungus issue caused by prolonged mask use and I'm not sure ...

Accepted Answer

you can minimize your risks by maintaining cpap regularly, use distilled water in your humidifier

I just got my spirometry results back and I'm a bit confused. It shows that my FEV1 is 33 and my FVC is 41, but then it says my FEV1FVC is 70. I'm trying to understand what it means to have low FEV1 and FVC but a high FEV1FVC ratio. Is this something I should be worried about?

I just got my spirometry results back and I'm a bit confused. It shows that my FEV1 is 33 and my FVC is 41, but then it says my FEV1FVC is 70. I'm trying to understand what it means to have low FEV1 and FVC but a high FEV1FVC ratio. Is this something I should be worried about?

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I'm experiencing some mild chest pain after getting my first dose of Covishield. My blood pressure, pulse, and SpO2 levels seem fine. What should I do? Any advice would be really appreciated.

I'm planning to move to the UAE, but I'm worried about the medical clearance because of an old chest x-ray I had in 2013. Back then, it showed some congestion in the hilum and increased bronchovascular markings that were thought to be due to an infec...

I'm experiencing something a bit odd. After 5 or 6 normal breaths, I feel the need to take a heavy breath, which is really uncomfortable. Do you have any idea what might be causing this?

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