Question 1

I'm really worried about my dad. He's a smoker and he's got issues with sugar and BP. He came down with a bad fever and weakness over the last five days, but the tests didnt show dengue or typhoid. After admitting him to the hospital, he suddenly started having trouble breathing, was sweating a lot, and his oxygen levels dropped. The doctor had to move him to the ICU and put him on a ventilator. They said he's got pneumonia and his left lung is affected. They took a sample for a culture report, but thats going to take 35 days. He's been on the ventilator for the last 20 hours, but theres no improvement. His BP also dropped, but they managed to control it with a high dose of meds. We're all quite anxious and I'm just trying to understand what the recovery process might look like from here. Could you shed some light on what we should expect or do next?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 2

I'm really worried about my husband's recent x-ray for his job. It's showing right hilar congestion, and although he's not coughing, he does have a cold. Do you think there's any medicine that could help, or maybe some advice on how to clear this up? He really needs the medical report to go abroad, and we're not sure what to do next.

Accepted Answer

Right hilar congestion on an X-ray can indicate mild inflammation or vascular congestion, possibly due to his cold. Since he has no cough or significant symptoms, supportive care like steam inhalation and staying hydrated may help. If required urgently for his medical report, consult a pulmonologist to rule out any underlying condition.

Question 3

My dad has chronic asthma and he's been feeling a lot of relief from his chest and throat congestion by taking pulmoclear twice a day. We're just wondering if it's actually safe for him to keep using it like this. We'd appreciate your advice on this.

Accepted Answer

yes it is safe during STHMA

Seroflo inhaler sos is advised to the pt for wheezing.

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My dad has chronic asthma and he's been feeling a lot of relief from his chest and throat congestion by taking pulmoclear twice a day. We're just wondering if it's actually safe for him to keep using it like this. We'd appreciate your advice on this.

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