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2021-11-07 05:07:57
My mom is feeling pain while breathing at center of chest. The breath rate is high with a wheezing sound. When xray done, it showed enlarged bilateral hilar projection but in ct scan no such finding. I am confused. She is in problem no root cause known
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Symptoms may be due to asthma. Xay may be Normal in asthma. Please consult with detailed history.
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Do a PFT with reversibility. Even it can be  normal in asthma. Also consult a cardiologist for echo

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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Enlarged bilateral hilar projection is possible when chest radiograph is taken in expiration due to increased venous return to heart which happens during expiration However if her symptoms, signs are suggestive of bronchial asthma don't take radiological picture into consideration! Asthma is a clinical diagnosis supported by spirometry
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- detailed history - may require spirometry if symptoms fit into asthma - if she perceives her own breathing effort as uncomfortable, not able to finish sentences, may require emergency evaluation
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- Do vaccinate against pneumococcal(strain depends on age) , influenza (quadrivalent) along with usual treatment measures

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It is looks like allergic asthma ...Take a consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

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It looks like Asthmatic bronchitis. Pl take inhalers,and nebulisations. Take antihistamines. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.

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