Question 1

I'm finding it hard to breathe or feeling uneasy while breathing during the night, especially between 4 AM to 6 AM, and it's been going on for about four months. I also notice a wheezing sound when I breathe. What could be causing this, and how can I get some relief?

Accepted Answer

do chest x ray and pulmonary function test

Question 2

I'm really worried about my 76-year-old mom. She was diagnosed with Pulmonary TB but it was caught pretty early on. She started on AKT4, but after just five days, she had terrible reactions like severe vomiting and nausea. It left her feeling really weak. We admitted her to the hospital, and her LFT reports came back way off. So, they stopped her medication for four days, but her LFTs still aren't normal yet. Now they've suggested starting with Ethambutol and checking her LFTs again in three days, then adding another drug and doing more LFTs. Her sputum test was negative, but the gene expert test showed TB. Does this plan make sense? I'm just so worried about her and really want to make sure we're doing the right thing for her treatment.

Accepted Answer

yes continue

Question 3

I've been smoking for almost 15 years but quit recently because I've been dealing with frequent coughs and colds. I'm worried about what damage smoking might have done to my lungs. Are there specific tests I should get done to check on the health of my lungs? Could you also tell me if there's a way to help them recover from the damage? And I'm curious, does a chest X-ray actually show the damage clearly?

Accepted Answer

Ecg ,spirometry,lung function tests (PFT)and x-ray chest is advised to the patient. Smoking cessation and aerobic exercises is advised to the patient.

I'm having trouble breathing properly. Whenever I walk up the stairs to the second floor, my chest starts to hurt and I can't catch my breath. Sometimes, out of nowhere, I just have these breathing problems. What could be causing this?

yes,visit your foe appropriate management

More Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine Health Queries

I'm finding it hard to breathe or feeling uneasy while breathing during the night, especially between 4 AM to 6 AM, and it's been going on for about four months. I also notice a wheezing sound when I breathe. What could be causing this, and how can I get some relief?

Health Articles for you

Symptoms, Treatment, and Causes of Hypoxemia

Pneumonia Causes and Treatment

Understanding Pulmonary Embolism: Symptoms and Treatment

Upper Respiratory Infection: Causes, Symptoms, and Relief

Understanding the Different Types of Asthma: A Complete Guide