Question 1

I'm experiencing this weird thing where every time I breathe, there seems to be a sound coming from my lungs, and I start coughing non-stop. Plus, I can't seem to get a good night's sleep because of it. Do you think there's something wrong with my lungs, or could it be something else?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

My grandfather had covid pneumonia and his HRCT score was 1225. He was discharged about 40 days ago, but for the past 56 days, his oxygen level drops to 92-93 while he's asleep and goes back up to 96-97 once he's awake. Is this something dangerous? What can we do to help him? Everything else looks fine except his D-dimer, which is high at 1.06 when it should be below 0.5, although his CRP is normal. Can you guide us on what steps to take?

Accepted Answer

It's not uncommon for oxygen levels to fluctuate slightly during sleep, especially after recovering from COVID-19 pneumonia. However, if the oxygen level drops below 90%, it could indicate a need for further monitoring. The elevated D-dimer suggests some ongoing inflammation or clotting risk, so its important to keep in touch with your healthcare provider to assess if further tests or treatments are needed.

Question 3

Im worried about my mom who was recently diagnosed with IPF or hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Sometimes she experiences a blocked nose and chest tightness, and it makes it hard for her to breathe, although shes stable with her oxygen levels around 98-99%. The doctor suggested Foracort 200 rotacaps for her wheezing, but she doesn't wheeze all the time. She tried taking it once in the morning and once in the evening, but were not sure how often she should be using the Foracort. Is there a recommended routine for this, and can we use a nebulizer to help with her nasal blockage? Would an inhaler be a better option for these symptoms? Any advice would be appreciated.

Accepted Answer

To use rotcaps you might be give rotahaler,that comes with a user manual follow the guidelines and use it accordingly.

What should I do if a CT scan shows multiple soft tissue nodules in the lung that are too small for a biopsy, and EBUS isn't an option? Any advice?

FNAC usg guided is advised to the patient.

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