I've been using Ipravent and Foracort Rotacaps for about 10 years now since they were prescribed for my bronchial asthma. I haven't gone back to the doctor because these meds seem to handle my asthma just fine. Do you think it's okay that I haven't had a doctor check-up in so long, or should I be looking into that?

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Dr Chandra P

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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Yes,continue same treatment. As advised by the physician.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm concerned about my father's X-ray results. It mentions a few calcified foci in the bilateral upper lung zone, and his lungs are hyperinflated with a flattening of the diaphragm. There's also apical pleural thickening on both sides. Can you help me understand what this means? How serious is it? I'm really worried and just want to make sure we're not missing anything important.

you need to start treatment for the above findings

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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.

yes it is safe during STHMA

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I'm feeling really anxious about some symptoms I've been experiencing. Lately, I've noticed I'm short of breath, especially when I'm trying to sleep. It's been accompanied by a whizzing sound, and I'm not sure what's causing it. Plus, I've realized that one of my ankles is swollen on the inside. Could these things be related? What might be going on?

do chest xray

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