Question 1

I'm worried about this lung nodule they found in my recent scan. If it's related to a tuberculosis infection or cancer, how much would it typically grow in just one month? And what does it mean if the nodule's size stays the same or even gets smaller after a month?

Accepted Answer

it is good if it is reducing its size, monitor the size

Question 2

I'm covid positive and my SPO2 is around 93-94. When I do lung exercises, it goes up to 96-97, but then it drops back to 93-94. It's my 8th day in quarantine. Do you think it's okay for my SPO2 to be at this level, or should I consider going to the hospital?

Accepted Answer

It is generally recommended to seek medical attention if your SPO2 levels drop below 94%. Since your levels are fluctuating between 93-94 and going up to 96-97 with lung exercises, it indicates that your lungs are able to compensate to some extent. However, it is important to monitor your oxygen levels closely. I recommend you to continue with the lung exercises and monitor your SPO2 levels regularly. If your levels consistently drop below 94% without improvement, it would be advisable to seek medical attention for further evaluation and management. In the meantime, you can consider taking medications like Dexamethasone (6mg once daily) and Remdesivir (200mg on day 1, followed by 100mg once daily for 4-9 days) under medical supervision to help manage your COVID-19 symptoms.

Question 3

Ive been experiencing pain when I breathe or sneeze, and I've visited several doctors without finding any relief. I decided to get an ultrasound, and the results showed a pleural effusion of 300-400ml. I'm quite worried and unsure of what steps to take next. Can anyone offer some guidance on what this means and what I should do?

Accepted Answer

pleural tap

Is it possible to have trouble breathing even though my oxygen level is showing 99%? I'm asthmatic and dealing with congestion today, but the oximeter is reading normal. Should I be worried about COVID?

no need to worry about covid

More Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine Health Queries

I'm worried about this lung nodule they found in my recent scan. If it's related to a tuberculosis infection or cancer, how much would it typically grow in just one month? And what does it mean if the nodule's size stays the same or even gets smaller after a month?

I'm covid positive and my SPO2 is around 93-94. When I do lung exercises, it goes up to 96-97, but then it drops back to 93-94. It's my 8th day in quarantine. Do you think it's okay for my SPO2 to be at this level, or should I consider going to the hospital?

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