- female
- 60 Years
- 14/08/2025
My mom has bronchial asthma and had surgery to remove air from her lungs, but the X-ray still shows some air trapped inside. She's a bit overweight and tries to walk daily, but gets breathless after just a few steps. What can we do to help her breathe better and manage this?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
To improve your mom's breathing and manage her air trapping after surgery, focus on managing her asthma, weight, and breathing exercises, and consider consulting with a pulmonologist
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 14/08/2025
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