Chest & Breathing Problems

What is the cost of Bronchoalveolar Lavage to find allergies and cause of breathing problems post-COVID? Hello doctor, I have breathing problems after COVID infection. I want to know what is causing this and if I am allergic to one or two things. Can you please tell me: What is the cost of Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) test? Can this test help find how many allergies I have, like one or two? Will it help find the cause of my breathing problem?

Hi doctors, I am trying to learn and understand more about ABPA (Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis). If ABPA is left untreated, will the fungus (Aspergillus) keep multiplying and increasing in number inside the lungs, or does it just cause allergic inflammation and lung damage without increasing the fungal growth? If both happen — fungus multiplies and lungs get damaged — please mention how fast this happens, if possible in terms of ABPA-specific IgE levels (ku/l) or any other useful indicator. Please explain in simple terms. Thank you. 🙏

Hello doctors, I go to a government hospital. I have ABPA (Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis), no asthma, and no cystic fibrosis. My IgE is 7000, and doctors say it means I have asthma — but I think it’s high due to ABPA only. I got ABPA after COVID. I did skin prick tests (many positives), but exposure doesn’t affect my breathing. My PFT did not improve after bronchodilator, which usually happens in asthma. 👉 Is there any test to confirm if I have asthma or not? 👉 I want clear evidence to show my doctors. If I have asthma, I’ll accept — but I want proper confirmation. Please suggest the right test for this situation.

My age 25  Male , This was my pft result before niveoli use , my hrct chest tells no abnormalities detected, I still feel chest tightness and sob during walking after 1.5 month usage . have history of asthma which was completely reversible earlier last year , but now even with ics + laba no change or very little, doctor says continue inhaler just . But I am really tensed. I am just 25 . I smoked in my college days occasionally like 7-8 pieces a year . And quit 2 years ago . Now i use beclemethasone 100 + formetorel 6 Niveoli inhaler ?? Any tips to reverse complete symptom like earlier .

Hello doctors, I want to know about the Methacholine Challenge Test – mainly for checking asthma or airway problems. What is the cost of this test in India? (especially in cities like Mumbai, Pune, or Delhi) Is this test commonly available or only in a few hospitals? Can any person ask for this test, or is a doctor’s referral needed?

I am attaching my PFT report, Please check, Might be post Medicine PFT was wrong, not given Medicine properly, Please check pre med, I feel some sound but Doctors dont hear, I Recently had infection

Attached my PFT report please review The post-med test wasn't done properly. Is my pre med test report all parameters normal? Age29, male, 177cm ,75kg

There is a intense pain in the middle of the chest(manubrium)...I am thinking the reason is sudden weight loss or weakness but now I am not sure...

Hi, I’m looking for ways to prevent or delay ABPA (Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis) colonization. My IgE is 7000, specific ABPA IgE is 4.68 kU/L, eosinophils are normal, and ESR is 25. What steps can help stop Aspergillus from growing in the lungs? Are there any helpful habits, treatments, or things to avoid? Would really appreciate any advice or information.

My brother smokes, today he has done chest xray can sir/ma'am help ne in understanding his xray. What is the problem. Xray attached