Question 1

My brother has allergic asthma and only 80% of his lungs are working right now. Is there any treatment like therapy, meds, or even surgery that could help his lungs function at 100% again? Really worried and looking for options to improve his condition.

Accepted Answer

While asthma can't be cured and it's unlikely his lung function will return to 100%, there are effective treatments that can significantly improve his lung function, control his asthma, and help him live a normal life. These treatments include medication, breathing exercises, and avoiding triggers.

Question 2

I've been tested positive for Covid on July 30, 2020, but I didn't have any symptoms. They admitted me to the hospital anyway and did all sorts of tests like CBC, kidney, liver, d-dimer, ferritin, and some ECG and chest X-ray, and everything came back normal. I got out after a week and have been quarantining at home for six days now. The past three days, I've been feeling like I have this chest fullness, kind of like gastric issues. I went back to the hospital and got another X-ray, which looks fine. But my Spo2 levels have been always between 93 and 96 since I got home. I'm not really experiencing anything else, but I'm worried about how to improve my Spo2 levels. Can you give me some advice?

Accepted Answer

do breathing exercises

Question 3

I'm really concerned about the results of my chest X-ray. It mentioned mild peri hilar increased bronchovascular markings on both lungs. Should I be worried about this? How serious could it be?

Accepted Answer

if you are a smoker , then there might be these findings. if you are facing any breathing issues then consult a pulmonologist

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?

there might be mucous collection or congestion,do chest xray

More Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine Health Queries

My brother has allergic asthma and only 80% of his lungs are working right now. Is there any treatment like therapy, meds, or even surgery that could help his lungs function at 100% again? Really worried and looking for options to improve his condition.

I'm really concerned about the results of my chest X-ray. It mentioned mild peri hilar increased bronchovascular markings on both lungs. Should I be worried about this? How serious could it be?

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