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Chronic cough and breathlessness for 6–7 years. Asthma treatment not helping. PFT shows severe obstruction (FEV1 41%, FEV1/FVC 57%). ESR 25 and CRP positive. CT chest normal. Also having chest pain, palpitations, muscle and joint pain. What could be the diagnosis and which specialist should I consult. "Despite treatment, my PFT values continue to decline."
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will need to review all your reports..kindly connect as your pft values are alarming
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Dr. Kirubanandam Arularasan
Respiratory Medicine
9 yrs exp
Thanjavur
First, need to see your reports to confirm whether it is asthma
Second if it is asthma what medications are u taking. Need to know the duration of dose which have been prescribed to you.
Third, are u taking inhalers?. If so need to check the method of using inhaler before escalation of medications.
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get a consult with your reports and get help regarding method of using inhalers if it is asthma
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult with detailed history and reports. Pl consult.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Consult with complete reports
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