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Is this COPD

2025-10-12 16:25:07
The doctor diagnosed COPD and gave an inhaler for 15 days. Did not explain much. Where is the issue in the x-ray.
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Xray appears normal At your age copd is rare
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Consult with detailed history and reports

Answered2025-10-19 17:19:44

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hyperinflation of chest is present. continue inhaler,
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After symptoms subsides get PFT, 2DECHO.

Answered2025-10-17 05:41:43

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xray is one of the helping investigation for Copd There are other criteria too including clinical examination n pft Pft can be done when u do not have severe cough n breathing difficulties And yes , inhalers are must for Copd

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History and clinical examination and reports are necessary for diagnosis of copd.

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there's hyperinflations definitely..but xray alone is not enough..get a pft done too

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