Chest & Breathing Problems

My mother passed away last 25th April. She was diagnosed with COPD and allergic asthma 8 years before. Taking regular medicine. She was diagnosed with pneumonia second time on 16th April. Treating MD in medicine said either it's infection or pulmonary edema, gave some antibiotics. On 18th April after pulmonologist confirmation we hospitalized her to sub unit of a well known private medical college. On the day of hospitalization she was conscious, talking to us, lucid, active as well. But after hospitalization condition worsened, lost consciousness, infection worsened despite good antibiotics. We lost her on 25th April this year. How is it possible despite of antibiotics she collapsed. I know it's an emotional inquiry for a part. I can go for paid consultation if someone can guide.

I am dmd patient age 24 i am taking wysolone 10mg for 4 years for my condition I can't stop ok so iam continuing . But dr Narasimhan adjust my dose because of weight gain ok Dr told me take 7.5mg ok but I feel discomfort Body shivering and maild palpitation and tired ok So can taper slowly like this way 8.75mg for 2 or 3 weeks And 7.5mg regularly Can i do this way

Tb medicine is not working.First 6 months of tb medication is done without getting a positive result for tb but by seeing the ct scan report.After 3/4 months of stopping the tb medicine again there is infection more than before and tb positive +2 and medication started again but this time the tablets may be are not working the conditions are not improving rather the conditions are deteriorating with severe breathlessness after four months of taking Tb medicine.Report now says negative Lpa,cbnaat,culture negative.Please tell me why the medicines are not working.

I m 51 yr old asthmatic non Hypertensive non diabetic.Pls advise about pneumococcal vaccination and flu vaccination and brand and dosing schedule.Thanks

I am using a combination inhaler with Formoterol 6 mcg and Budesonide 200 mcg — 2 puffs in the morning and 2 puffs at night. I have planned to do a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) on Monday morning. This test is my own decision, not suggested by a doctor. My past PFT reports show a continuous decrease in lung function, so I want to understand my current condition. My question: Should I stop using the inhaler before the PFT? If yes, then how many hours before the test should I stop? If no, then can I ask the lab to do both pre-med and post-med testing?

I had COVID in 2020. After that, I started having breathing problems. I go to a government hospital regularly. My IgE is very high – around 7000 IU/mL. Before COVID, I never had any breathing issues. My PFT results have been decreasing over time, from 110% to now 85%. Recently, I tested myself privately for ABPA (Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis), and the result was 4.68 kU/L (positive according to the lab), but the pulmonologist did not recommend antifungal treatment. He only gave LABA + Budesonide inhalers. I am planning to consult an MD Internal Medicine doctor. 1. Should I meet an internal medicine doctor? 2. Do they understand PFT reports properly? 3. In your opinion, should I start antifungal treatment for ABPA? I am looking for multiple expert opinions. Please guide me.

Hello 4 weeks back It started with little coughing and then fever for 3-4 days, after taking medicines from a local physician fever has not come, he had given antibiotics,i had done fever profile blood test all tests were negative, but now from last 10 days Having dry cough without any other system mostly during morning and evening, no breathing problem or any chest pain only dry cough.

Hello, A year back in March 2024 I did treadmill test and 2d echo cardiogram both were normal. 6 days back I did both the test but 2d echo was normal with mild pah value 40. I m healthy do exercise daily and underweight from a long time. Want to ask what could be the reason behind this mild pah out of no where as I don't smoke don't drink at all. I m getting married this year and am bit scared I have anxiety issues and acid reflux as well because of that I have mild difficulty in breathing. Not sure it is because of that or something else. Please if anyone can let me know that what could be the reason of mild pah and can it go down again and what reason can be there for increase in that mild pah what factors can be and what I should avoid doing and how I should take care of myself without medicines as currently no major issues are there.

Covid in 2021 CTscan did in 2022 shows bronchiectasis with fibrotic bands on the left lower lobe.no smoking history no symptoms till now.is it serious???m worried.plis help.

Which key parameters I should monitor at home My PFT values have been decreasing, and I’m planning to buy a home spirometer. There are many devices available—some measure only one parameter, while others measure multiple. Could you please advise which key parameters I should monitor at home, and which device would be best for accurate and useful results?