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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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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Xray appears normal
At your age copd is rare
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Consult with detailed history and reports
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Dr. Shashikiran S
Pulmonologist
7 yrs exp
Mysore
hyperinflation of chest is present. continue inhaler,
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After symptoms subsides get PFT, 2DECHO.
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Dr. Anusha Kantheti
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
xray is one of the helping investigation for Copd
There are other criteria too including clinical examination n pft
Pft can be done when u do not have severe cough n breathing difficulties
And yes , inhalers are must for Copd
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
History and clinical examination and reports are necessary for diagnosis of copd.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
there's hyperinflations definitely..but xray alone is not enough..get a pft done too
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