Question 1

I'm getting really worried because it's been a month since I caught COVID-19. I was admitted to the hospital on April 23 and discharged on April 28. Lately, I've noticed that about ten days after coming home, I started experiencing sudden drops in my oxygen levels and breathlessness, but only while I'm sleeping. During the day, my oxygen levels are between 95 and 98, which seems normal, but at night they can drop to 80 or even lower. This happens even when I sleep in a prone position. Is this something like Happy Hypoxia? I really need some guidance and help with this.

Accepted Answer

it is hypoxia ,kindly do chest xray

Question 2

My mom's been dealing with some worrisome health issues lately. She has this cold cough and experiences shortness of breath, especially at night. We found out about some lower fibrotic changes in her left lung, but the HRCT and chest X-ray both came out normal. She's already been given some strong antibiotics, but there hasn't been any noticeable improvement. We're located in Ahmedabad and I'm really unsure about what to do next. Can you provide some guidance or suggestions on how to proceed?

Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear about your mom's struggles. Fibrotic changes can sometimes cause chronic symptoms despite normal imaging. Consider consulting a pulmonologist for further evaluation, possibly for inhalers or anti-inflammatory treatments, and to rule out other causes like asthma or GERD. Stay strongshe's lucky to have your care.

Question 3

Ive been having this issue where I constantly feel the need to take deep breaths, and its starting to worry me. I consider myself pretty healthy since I can handle long-distance runs, play football for an hour, and even work out in the gym regularly. So, its confusing why Im experiencing this. Could you help me figure out what might be causing this problem?

Accepted Answer

do chest xray

My friend has been having a tough time breathing when he's asleep. He says his lungs feel really heavy, and there's this sense of suffocation. It's really worrying him, and I'm not sure how to help. Do you have any advice or know what this might be?

do steam inhalation before sleeping

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