Is there anything we can do about my dads recurring cough that started around November 2016? It took about 6 months to stop the first time, even after consulting doctors. Now its happening again and some doctors think it might be due to an allergy from working at a cement plant. Could you give us some guidance on what steps we should take next?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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wear mask during work

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm having trouble taking deep breaths lately. Sometimes I can manage it, but I mostly end up breathing through my mouth. This has been going on for about three weeks. I used to have other issues like stiffness in my fingers in the morning and pain in my right shoulder and upper arm, but those have either gone away or are getting better. I had a blood test back in January that showed high ESR and low platelets, but I feel okay now except for the deep breathing issue. What could be causing this?

do spirometry

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I'm really worried about my lung health since I've been smoking. Can a chest X-ray catch lung cancer early, or is a CT scan a better option for detecting any issues? I'm trying to figure out the safest way to keep an eye on things.

better do ct scan if you are worried

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I'm really worried about my brother. We're from Pakistan and he's been diagnosed with acute lung fibrosis. Even the doctors at Sheikh Zayed Hospital can't figure out the cause. We've done all kinds of tests at the top hospitals here, but we're still in the dark. I'm wondering if there's any way to send his samples to one of the best lung and pulmonary hospitals in India for further testing? What do you think would be the best course of action?

Yes Visit Pulmonologist for evalaution and appropriate management

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