Question 1

I've got air leaking from my right lung and it's spreading under the skin all over my body. What should I do about this? Please let me know soon.

Accepted Answer

it might be emphysema , immediately go to hospital

Question 2

I've been dealing with a wheezing cough and shortness of breath for two months. I was on continuous treatment during the first month, but then I stopped. Because the cough got really bad again, I started taking wheezing medicines for the past five da...

Accepted Answer

yes consult your pulmonologist

Question 3

I'm dealing with a lung issue here. My right lung got injured because I was coughing a lot, and the doctor had to operate and put a tube in. Now it's healed up, but the x-ray shows my right lung is full of water. Is there a way to get rid of it with ...

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised pleural tap and pleural fluid for ADA, and microscopy,culture and sensitivity tests.Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 4

I've tested positive for COVID and my chest X-ray AP view shows a mild elevation of the left hemidiaphragm. What does that mean for my health, and what should I do next? I'm really anxious about this and could use some guidance.

Accepted Answer

there might be many causes, like splenomegaly, lung fibrosis

Question 5

I'm going to have a pleural tapping procedure soon and I heard about Tt injections related to it. Should I get a tetanus shot before the procedure? Are there any specific precautions I should be aware of before going through with pleural effusion? I'...

Accepted Answer

Yes ,tt injection can be taken before pleural tap. Any history pf bleeding disorders, allergies, any history of asthma,any current medications on warfarin,heparin .Alsp PT and INR should be checked before pleural tap.

Question 6

I'm currently on tiotropium, taking 1 capsule a day for inhalation, along with avessa 250 rotocaps, oxybro capsules, and glemont f capsules. I'm a bit worried and just wondering if any of these could be harmful to me or if they contain steroids. Coul...

Accepted Answer

Continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

I've got air leaking from my right lung and it's spreading under the skin all over my body. What should I do about this? Please let me know soon.

I've got air leaking from my right lung and it's spreading under the skin all over my body. What should I do about this? Please let me know soon.

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