Issue in lungs

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Issue in lungs

Asked for Male, 72 Years

Hi, my father having critical problem since last 8 month. He has ILD and O2 level is 85. I don't know how to treat him. He was hospitalized for week in couple of times in last 8 month

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Dr. K Prashanth Kumar

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Take a consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu

Pulmonologist 19 yrs exp Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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He will require oxygen support to maintain normal oxygen saturation levels. If he has worsening of symptoms, depending on his condition he may require hospitalization.

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Consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation.

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Monitor oxygen saturation levels.

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist 46 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar

Pulmonologist 46 yrs exp Hyderabad

Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken. O2 support to be continued.

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