Question 1

I'm really worried about my dad. He's been on a ventilator for the past two weeks because he can't breathe on his own. The doctor mentioned there's fluid building up in his lungs. What could cause this, and is there anything more we can do to help his condition? I'm feeling anxious about his recoveryany suggestions?

Accepted Answer

put NIV for 2 days as it pushes water out

Question 2

I'm having wheezing for the past couple of days, mostly at night and not so much during the day. My doctor told me to use one puff at night an hour before I go to sleep. I'm wondering if I should gargle my throat right after using the inhaler, or if ...

Accepted Answer

Yes ,gargling is advised to the patient inorder to prevent fungal infection.

Question 3

I've been having this issue where I'm coughing up green and yellow phlegm for the past four days. It used to be white but then turned to green and yellow. My nose feels really congested, but I don't have a fever, fatigue, or any lethargy. I went thro...

Accepted Answer

take a course of antibiotic like amoxyclav for 5 days teice a day

Question 4

Is there a way to clean out the tar from your lungs if you've been smoking? And if there is, how much would that cost? I've heard of someone getting it done, and I'm really curious if it's actually possible.

Accepted Answer

Removing tar from smoker lungs is a challenging process, but it's possible to reduce the damage and promote lung health. Unfortunately, there's no magic procedure to completely remove tar, but quitting smoking is the first step towards healing.

Your lungs have an incredible ability to repair themselves, and the healing process begins immediately after quitting smoking. Within 48 hours, carbon monoxide levels drop, and oxygen levels increase. The cilia in your lungs start to regrow within a week, and lung function improves within a month.

To support your lung health, consider incorporating lung-cleansing foods, drinks, and supplements into your routine. These may include:

- Lung-Cleansing Foods: Dark leafy greens, berries, citrus fruits, garlic, onions, ginger, and turmeric.
- Lung Detox Drinks: Teas made from ginger, basil, and echinacea.

Question 5

I recently went for a chest X-ray and PFT test because I've been having some mild breathing issues. The ECG and echo came back normal, which is a relief. However, I did have COVID about 45 weeks ago, but it was pretty mild, just a 3-day fever and col...

Accepted Answer

start steam inhalation and avoiddust

Question 6

I'm really concerned about my mom. She's 69 and her oxygen levels are between 92 and 94. She had some mild chest congestion before, and the doctor gave her Azee 500 to take for five days. Is her low oxygen something we should be worried about?

Accepted Answer

no, it might due to positional variation

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