Question 1

I'm really worried about my dad. He was diagnosed with acute bronchitis back in January 2020, and he's also got diabetes. He's been using this Foracort 400 inhaler, started with 2 puffs twice a day, and now it's down to once in the morning and evening. The thing is, he's been using it consistently ever since. I'm just wondering, should he keep using it indefinitely? And are there any side effects we should be aware of?

Accepted Answer

Its important for your father to follow his doctors advice regarding the inhaler, as long-term use may help manage his respiratory condition. However, prolonged use of inhalers like Foracort can lead to side effects such as oral thrush, hoarseness, or potential impact on blood sugar. Its best to have his condition regularly reviewed by a healthcare professional to assess if continued use is necessary.

Question 2

I'm really concerned about my uncle who is 60 years old. He's been having mild fever on and off and he's also lost some weight recently. I know he has a history of smoking, which worries me more. We got an AFB test, and it came back negative for TB, but his chest CT scan showed some serious stuff. There are a few nodular areas of consolidation in his lungs that have irregular margins and some of them show central necrosis. They also mentioned something about fibrotic pleuroparenchymal bands. The report suggests it might be an infectious process like TB, but they also said we cant rule out cancer without a biopsy. There are also some small nodular lesions in his right upper lobe and left upper lobe, and the CT scan mentioned mediastinal lymphadenopathy, which I've read can be really serious. Could you help me understand what all this means and what steps we should take next?

Accepted Answer

yes , consult pulmonologist

Question 3

I'm a 55-year-old woman and my SPO2 level is usually above 95, but I've been having these on-and-off episodes of breathlessness. It's a bit unsettling. I even got a chest X-ray, and it came back normal. Should I be concerned about this?

Accepted Answer

pantop 40g for 3 days

See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

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I'm a 55-year-old woman and my SPO2 level is usually above 95, but I've been having these on-and-off episodes of breathlessness. It's a bit unsettling. I even got a chest X-ray, and it came back normal. Should I be concerned about this?

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