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Please advise Best Treatment for COPD and Asthma associated with Cough and Congestion and Wheezing and Allergy.Also this problem gets GI Tract Problem such as Acidity.In such cases what should be taken

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only if it was that simple..treatments are decided depending on your current symptoms after taking into the account of your clinical history and all radiological and blood findings. so many times you' ...  Read More

How can you differentiate between asthma and COPD. What are the complications associated with a COPD patient undergoing surgery?

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Copd mainly in smokers. Usually start after 50 yrs of age. Risk for need of ventilator support after surgery is there ...  Read More

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Nonsmoker,m24 Cxr shwd hyperinflated lungs, imprssn copd. Fvc: pre 118,post:123 Fev1: pre:106,post:112 Ratio: pre: 77.6, post:78.15 I had cough, and k. Pneumoniae in my sputum culture. No exposure to chemical. Asthma or copd? Infection?Have productive cough.

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I had high esionophils count (10.5%), so my general doctor asked to do a chest xray, it impressioned COPD but i hardly smoke ever. So I consulted a pulmonologist, he asked to do a PFT, i have done it, attached the reports. M really worried if it is copd or asthma. I have cough sometimes very slight phlegm comes up, i had a history of year back when

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Hello doctor I am 25 and have been having extreme sob from past 1 month..I have asthma since childhood ,doctor changed my dosage also but still bronchodilator doesn't give relief..X-ray hrct were normal..my Spirometry is abnormal..I am non smoker for entire life and even dint come across passive smoking..I am mbbs student..my question is can I have

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The PFT report is not visible clearly. Though the loop appears to be poorly performed. What medications are you on? Just looks like poorly controlled asthma to me. You should be evaluated thoroughly ...  Read More

Which test confirm the asthma and copd If HRCT is normal.I still feels the shortness of breathing.my ECG shows RBBB.what may be the cause or should I go for CT coronary scan. Please help and guide. Thanks

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I understand your concern but your problem needs detailed elaboration you can consult online with a pulmonologist ...  Read More

Asthmatic since childhood but now having severe sob ...I fear that I have developed copd ..sharing spirometery please give feedback

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need to modify your ongoing meds ...  Read More

My mother had asthma and now it's converted in to COPD, she is now feel difficult in breathing as well as doing daily routine work, kindly guide us better doctor either in Delhi or Jaipur

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Ics and laba should be the sheet anchor of therapy. Even then if not controlled lama should be added if not controlled next step is theophylline. ...  Read More

Define And Prescribe Successful Medicine in the Treatment of Asthma COPD. Please don't ask to consult you or don't give an improper reply similar to a politician.Be a Good Doctor for the Society.

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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 ...  Read More

My father is 73 years old and patient of asthma and COPD , under medication of seroflo 250. Please let me know if he can take covid vaccine?? Thanks in advance.

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Yes .. Can be very well taken ...  Read More

After consulting a very Good Pulmonologist I am advised to take the following Medicine such as Pulmoclear and Combihale and Abevia SR .I am feeling better . However I have a high IGe Levels. Does this medicine control it ? Please advise .

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no..need further evaluation ...  Read More

The doctor diagnosed COPD and gave an inhaler for 15 days. Did not explain much. Where is the issue in the x-ray.

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there's hyperinflations definitely..but xray alone is not enough..get a pft done too ...  Read More

Difference between ultrasound breast and ultrasound sonomammogram? Because in diagnostic there are 2 types of tests available which should I prefer . my age is 24 . My breast size is 34 but am feeling lumpiness in left and right from upper quadrant to lower but in left it's more . No family history of breast cancer .

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At your age (24 years), breast ultrasound and sonomammogram are essentially the same test – both refer to an ultrasound scan of the breast. It uses sound waves (no radiation) and is the preferred firs ...  Read More

I am suffering from COPD , is there treatment in hameopath to cure this disease or stop at this stage. Reports are attached.

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Yes, COPD can be treated by homeopathic medicine. It works on your immune system. ...  Read More

Hi I'm having asthma and dust mite allergy and I'm taking immunotherapy treatment from 5 months, my nose related allergy problem almost reduced but I'm feeling more flare ups, breathlessness everyday if I take 1 puff of foracort 200 inhaler I will be normal and again after 40 hours I'm feeling same is I'm having copd or asthma plz confirm how to co

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult or a physical consults for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the ...  Read More

Why my asthma shows irreversible? Do I actually have asthma or not? Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with asthma, but my Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) shows irreversible airway obstruction. I thought asthma is usually reversible after bronchodilator (like salbutamol) use. Now I’m confused — if it’s not reversible, do I really have

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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 ...  Read More

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

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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 ...  Read More

Are acebrophylline and montelukast effective for treating COPD?

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Yes they can provide symptomatic benefit but depends on stage of copd ...  Read More

My father ( aged 83) is a Parkinson's patient and suffering from asthma. What is the best treatment to control asthma? ( medicines going on ventidox m and duolin + budecort mixture twice daily). Do you suggest any other medicine?

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U need to get him for testing , through investigation is needed ,and was the diagnosis confirmed by any pulmonologist? As many conditions can mimic ...  Read More

Hii dr i am attaching my pft report does I have asthma ??? Please suggest I am very worries about it

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Hi pft is normal . If you are suffering from Respiratory symptoms need to be evaluated. ...  Read More

Sir / mam , What is the difference Betwee BAIDYANATH DHATUPAUSTHIK CHURNA and PATANJALI YOUVAN CHURNA ? ?

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Hello. I am Dr.Pratik Agrawal, Cosultant Physician. Done my MD in Internal Medicine after completing MBBS. I think i will be able to help you for further plan and management for this disease after di ...  Read More

Sir / mam , namaste 🙏, Kindly pls say the difference between DHATUPAUSTIK CHURNA AND KAMDEV CHURNA ???

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Listen , you should focus on lifestyle modification, Kegel exercise along with health diet habit along with we may add few medicines for quick recovery ...  Read More

What is the difference between USG Penis test and USG Penile doopler scan. I can see a difference in pricing for both test. Is both same or different?

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If you trying to identify issue related to your erection or timing this is not something which will give you accurate results. For proper guidance and assistance on your issues feel free to contact me ...  Read More

Hello doctor, what is the difference between ointment and cream?? Can either be used interchangeably? Asking in reference to a medicated one.

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The primary difference between the two lies in the ratio between oil and water. While a cream has equal parts oil and water, ointments contain about 80 percent oil. It depends of the preparation and a ...  Read More

Hello doctors my sister recently diagnosed with allergic bronchitis is that means it is a COPD and serious

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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 ...  Read More

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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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 ...  Read More

Is copd curable by ayurvedic yoga na d all if yes what are the yoga to perform Is acute bronchitis to curable by yoga Please suggest me some

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Yes, definitely.. Please share your reports with me so that I can analyze the problem and give you proper solution .. ...  Read More

Is there any difference between beta hcg,serum test; serum beta hcg test and beta hcg test ? Measured in (mIU/ml) Please answer doctors

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Please consult for proper discussion. ...  Read More

What's the difference between urine r/m and culture? I have this burning sensation around my vagina but not in the vuvla or urethra what is it?

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These are urine test, urine r/m down to assess basic urine examination, which include lot of parameters, urine infection is one of them. Urine culture required to confirm urine infection, to know bact ...  Read More

Can u all please tell me the difference between bartholin cyst and vaginal boil on labia minora . Atleast this u all should tell plz explain

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Connect please ...  Read More

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