Question 1

I'm really worried about my husband's recent x-ray for his job. It's showing right hilar congestion, and although he's not coughing, he does have a cold. Do you think there's any medicine that could help, or maybe some advice on how to clear this up? He really needs the medical report to go abroad, and we're not sure what to do next.

Accepted Answer

Right hilar congestion on an X-ray can indicate mild inflammation or vascular congestion, possibly due to his cold. Since he has no cough or significant symptoms, supportive care like steam inhalation and staying hydrated may help. If required urgently for his medical report, consult a pulmonologist to rule out any underlying condition.

Question 2

I'm really getting worried because I've had this cough for three weeks now, and sometimes it comes with a fever. I already did a 5-day course of antibiotics, but it hasn't helped at all and the cough is still there. What could be going on, and should I be trying something different?

Accepted Answer

then do one chest xray

Question 3

How can I check my lungs at home?

Accepted Answer

At home, you may check your lungs functioning with an instrument named "Peak Flow meter". It is a small hand held device, when you blow air into it, it calculates the lung capacity and expansion. Spirometer is another instrument which helps in similar way in lung assessment and additionally it also has therapeutic usage. You may check oxygenation level by "Pulse Oximeter" which gives indirect clue on lung damage but keep in mind there are other medical conditions which may affect pulse oximeter readings.

I'm dealing with plural thickening in my lungs, and it's making it hard for me to breathe. Could you help me understand what's going on and what I can do about it?

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

More Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine Health Queries

I'm really getting worried because I've had this cough for three weeks now, and sometimes it comes with a fever. I already did a 5-day course of antibiotics, but it hasn't helped at all and the cough is still there. What could be going on, and should I be trying something different?

How can I check my lungs at home?

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