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Chronic Occasional Dry Cough
My mother has occasional dry cough , she has difficulty in walking due to knee issues, We had done a Chest Xray some time back after doctor's advice, after which we consulted a cardiologist, and she had diastolic dysfunction, and she is having medicines for the same. However the doctor also asked to consult a pulmonologist, I have attached her reports, which shows reticular opacity in lower lung fields and mild cardiomegaly. Request you to review and suggest, if any other tests are needed and what do you make our of the reports.
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Need to evaluate further with HRCT chest and 2D ECHO
Share reports. Book online consultation for further management.
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The chest xray lung fields appears normal. The lower zone opacities could likely be the breast shadow. Initial a lung function test could be done and then go ahead with a HRCT chest. Most likely cough could be a cardiac issue as well.
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she needs to be investigated for ild..plz connect
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl have ct chest. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Tuberculous and chest Diseases Specialist
11 yrs exp
New Delhi
Get a contrast ct chest done
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