Chest & Breathing Problems
Red light therapy?
Hello doctors,
I have been diagnosed with bronchitis and I’m experiencing breathing difficulties. I heard about red light therapy and was wondering if it could help improve my breathing or reduce lung inflammation.
Is it safe to use red light therapy in my condition? Could it make my symptoms worse?
Looking forward to your advice. Thank you.
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Nac Safe and effective? Or interact?
Hi doctors,
I’ve heard that NAC (N-Acetylcysteine) is good for lung health, clears mucus, and may reduce lung inflammation.
I might have bronchitis and want to know:
Can I safely take NAC with bronchitis?
Does NAC really help reduce lung inflammation?
Does it interact with other medicines like antibiotics, asthma inhalers, or acid reflux medications?
Please guide me. Thank you!
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Do you use the methacholine test
Hello Doctors,
I wanted to ask your opinion — do you recommend the Methacholine challenge test to confirm if a patient truly has asthma or not?
Patient has symptoms like:
Breathing difficulty
Chest tightness
Normal spirometry most of the time
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Deep breathing issue
I have a weird issue I don't know how to describe. I am able to breathe normally but I face problems when breathing deeply and intensely. After 2-3 deep breaths I feel congestion in body. I face problems in bowel movements as well like when I force the feces out it gets more difficult to pass it out. I face problems in thinking as well, the more I try to concentrate and think the more difficult it gets. Please help me
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Chest xray..
Chest x ray done for pac for laparoscopic surgery. Xray images were shown to 3 doctors all had different answer. Please help if Its abnormal or normal what to be done.
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Is Methacholine Test Available in India
I asked in a few centers near me in Mumbai for the Methacholine challenge test, but I couldn’t find any hospital or lab that offers it.
I want to confirm — is the Methacholine test available anywhere in India, or is it not commonly done here?
Also, can you recommend any pulmonary clinic or hospital (especially in Mumbai or nearby cities) that offers the Methacholine test?
If anyone has done this test or knows any center, please share the details.
Thank you in advance!
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Aspergillus
My doctor prescribed me itraconazole but even after 3 month my serum galactomann blood test show 1.75 which increased from april test 1.45. Though itraconazole stopped hempotysis but i have chest pain. All igg ige aspergillus is negative can anyone help?
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Hi want to clarify my pulmonology
Hi sir this raju want some information have cough, Coughing, throat tightening, throat narrowing, breathing difficulty again, lasts for a few days, then returns to normal, what is the problem, what should I do
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Mouth or nose for better relief?
I had a recent lung infection, and now I have mild, thin white mucus. Should I take steam inhalation?
If yes, should I inhale the steam through my mouth or nose for better relief?
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Lung infection
My mother was suffering from lung infection from 20th May with high fever and cough CRP was 55.After treatment with antibiotic the cough and fever improved but she was suffering from extreme fatigue now crp is 4.60, haemoglobin 11 chest xray normal and pft is Also normal. The concern is she is suffering from extreme tiredness not able to perform daily activities and also shortness of breath on doing work
Kindly advise.
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