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Breathlessness
Pinki Rani is suffering from ILd.She is on oxygen support from last 8 months .from last five days she was experiencing breathlessness and tiredness .. From our earlier consultation from her doctor he has prescribed Augumentin 625 so we have started giving her that after that from last two days she has improved. Can we finish this course in 5 days or further also it's required if yes for how many days. And could you please suggest if we should go for any test to detect any bacterial infection.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. It could be infective or non infective exacerbation of ILD. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Hi need online video consultation
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Dr. Jereen Varghese
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Suggest to vaccinate with pneumococcal and flu vaccine. Will reduce 40% of hosp admissions. Regular check ups and breathing exercises will help.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. Vybhav Vijendra
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, will need further details about her condition
Will need to look at her ct scan/ chest x ray
Please consult online for further management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If fever is persisting,and yellow expectoration is present, ie if infection is prevent, it can be taken for another 5 days.is she on steroids. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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Dr. Boobala Aravinthan
Pulmonologist
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Chennai
Get online consultation with pulmonologist
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