Question 1

My mom's been dealing with respiratory issues for the last 57 years and she was diagnosed with COPD, so shes been on treatment. She still uses an inhaler with a capsule whenever she feels breathless. Now, she wants to visit the chardham, specifically Badrinath and Kedarnath. Given the high altitude and extreme weather, I'm worried about how she'd cope. Do you think its safe for her to go on this trip?

Accepted Answer

its not advisory, but if want to go compulsorily, test her pulmonary function test and be ready for any emergencies

Question 2

I'm really worried about my mom. She's been having shortness of breath for a week now, but she doesn't have a fever or cold symptoms at all. Plus, she's got a lot of gastric issues and just keeps burping. Could you help me understand what's going on ...

Accepted Answer

GERD  ASTHMA COPD

Question 3

I'm dealing with a really bad cough and wheezing, and even though I'm using an inhaler, it's just not helping. What should I do now?

Accepted Answer

That looks like Lower Respiratory tract infection,get a chest xray done and visit Pulmonologist for appropriate management, consume balanced diet and maintain healthy lifestyle

Question 4

I'm wondering why I sometimes have a whistling sound when I breathe and why people say I breathe heavily. I've always struggled to control my breathing, even during yoga, and I get out of breath when climbing stairs. People often say it's because I'm...

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised pulmonary function test (PFT)and a chest x-ray .

Question 5

I'm dealing with Allergic Rhinitis Asthma and some level of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. I've been using NazomacAF nasal spray in both nostrils every couple of days. Since starting it, my nasal congestion has pretty much vanished and I'm not having any b...

Accepted Answer

Continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

Question 6

I'm a bit worried because I had a chest infection and hemoptysis back in 2016, but antibiotics worked then. In April 2017, I experienced more hemoptysis, and the culture showed MTB for Pulmonary ATB, which I completed 9 months of medication for. Sinc...

Accepted Answer

it might be normal after post tuberculosis

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