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COPD breathing problem
My mom has respiratory disease COPD, she is tired of swallowing medicines, but it doesn't matter, pls name any medicine that can relieve her disease and lead a healthy life.pls help us.
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COPD doesn't need to swallow, can treat by inhalation therapy. Share CXR or CT films if you had earlier. Take online consultation with relavent history and reports for better evaluation and treatment.
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Regular medications are must under the guidance of a Respiratory physician .
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Dr. Prince George Varughese
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Ernakulam
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Medications will depend on the severity of the copd illness
Kindly consult a pulmonologist for assessing the same
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Pulmonary function tests to assess ling volumes and capacities and optimise treatment with inhalers
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Home nebulisation can be used if inhaler cannot be taken properly. Send sputum for culture and sensitivity to rule out infectious pathology
Need to do a screening chest Xray
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Dr. Shruti Jain
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
for COPD main treatment is inhaler
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Regular inhalers for prolonged use are necessary. Pl do Yoga and pranayama and meditation. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Begusarai
get a consult with a pulmonologist..will help assess her properly
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
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8 yrs exp
Kakinada
Consult a pulmonologist and try inhalers which are effective in treating
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