I'm curious about NAV support for respiratory. Is it a ventilator or something else? Could you help me understand what it really is?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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It is mode of mechanical ventillation .It is non invasive ventillator used in critically ill patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried about my dad. He's got asthma, just like his dad did, and Im not sure, but is having a cold related to asthma? Hes had a runny nose for about 15 days now. Could this be because of his asthma, or do you think it might be something else? What should we do?

its because of asthma , avoid cold weather

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I've been having a really bad cough and it's been keeping me up at night. It just won't stop when I try to sleep. What could be causing this continuous cough, and is there anything I can do to get some rest?

That could be Allergic Bronchitis, identify the triggering factor and avoid it, consume warm foods and maintain healthy lifestyle

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I'm currently pregnant and dealing with COPD. I've been advised to use Foracort 400 Rotacaps twice a day throughout my pregnancy, but I'm worried about whether it's safe for the baby. Could you give me some guidance on this?

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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