I'm a 29-year-old woman and I've just been diagnosed with mild obstructive airway disease. The report mentions airway obstruction without significant post bronchodilator reversibility. How serious is this, and is it related to COPD?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Salbutamol inhaler and budesonide 200 sos is advised for breathing difficulty.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried about my dad. He's been having symptoms like a dry cough and shortness of breath. The doctor suggested an HRCT scan, so we got it done. Can you check the report and help us understand what's really going on with his condition?

no report provided to mention

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I've been diagnosed with bronchiectasis and my doctor wants me to get some tests done, including Liver Function Test, D-DIMER Quantitative, and Prolactin. I'm a bit confused, are these tests directly connected to the bronchiectasis, or is there another reason for these specific tests?

yes they are related kindly proceed and do it

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I'm dealing with a really bad cough and wheezing, and even though I'm using an inhaler, it's just not helping. What should I do now?

That looks like Lower Respiratory tract infection,get a chest xray done and visit Pulmonologist for appropriate management, consume balanced diet and maintain healthy lifestyle

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