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Do I really have asthma
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 asthma? Or is it something else like COPD or bronchiectasis?
I’m in my early 30s, and I never smoked.
Can asthma ever become irreversible?
What else could cause this?
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Ur previous values despite the bronchodilator also are good , according to ur age nd other factors
Now no worries it’s a normal pft
Asthma diagnosed by whom ? If else strongly by ur allergic history , exacerbations or family history , think so nd If u have breathlessness or other respiratory symptoms u need to use medications, otherwise no worries
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Normal PFT , once try IMPULSE OSCILLOMETRY with reversibility and FENO , serum igE levels
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Avoid allergens
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need to see all your serial pfts as this may be normal due to your treatment. you must have done many in past..share all over a consult
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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
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
At your age nothing to worry. Pl avoid allergens. Pl do pranayama. Pl consult.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Pft is fine
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If you’re symptomatic have a consultation with detailed history
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