Question 1

Could someone help me understand my mom's chest x-ray results? Her oxygen levels seem fine, but I'm worried because her SpO2 drops to 85 when she lies down. What could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

do pulmonary function test

Question 2

I'm 23 and have had issues with bronchitis in the past. I used to rely on an Asthaline inhaler whenever I felt breathless. A few months ago, I went to a different doctor who gave me Formonide 200, and I found it worked way better than Asthaline. I haven't needed Asthaline since I started using Formonide, but yesterday I needed it again and it didn't give me long-term relief. I'm curious about why Asthaline isn't as effective anymore and if I should stick with Formonide or consider something else. What do you think?

Accepted Answer

It seems that your bronchitis symptoms may have worsened or changed over time. While **Formonide 200** (a steroid inhaler) may provide better long-term relief, the **Asthaline inhaler** (a bronchodilator) is used for immediate symptom relief but may not provide sustained effects. I recommend discussing your symptoms with your doctor, as a long-term management plan with the appropriate medication may be needed.

Question 3

I've been having trouble breathing at times, like my lungs aren't fully filling up with air, even though my oxygen levels are normal at 96-98. I got over COVID about two months ago, and Im doing the six-minute walk test without any drop in oxygen saturation. What could be going on?

Accepted Answer

it might be due to gastritis, take tablet. pantoprazole for 5 days once a day

I'm three months into my pulmonary tuberculosis treatment and my sputum test came back negative. But here's the thing, there's still no improvement in the radiological scans. Should I be worried about this? What could be going on?

Continue ATT for another 3 months duration.

More Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine Health Queries

Could someone help me understand my mom's chest x-ray results? Her oxygen levels seem fine, but I'm worried because her SpO2 drops to 85 when she lies down. What could be causing this?

I've been having trouble breathing at times, like my lungs aren't fully filling up with air, even though my oxygen levels are normal at 96-98. I got over COVID about two months ago, and Im doing the six-minute walk test without any drop in oxygen saturation. What could be going on?

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