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Low Hemoglobin and Astma
Hi,
My father's age is 82, suffering from Astma, breathing issues, coughing with balgum and also weakness Hemoglobin is 9.2 m/dl after transfuse 1 unit blood, before was 8.2 m/dl.
Please advise how to overcome weakness and breathing issues.
Thanks
Manik Gupta
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The weakness may be due to anaemia, they feel fatigue and restless , on top of that asthma is significant health concern for him , need more detailed history , recent chest x ray , medications he is taking .
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hi..please share his current xray..also his iron status
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Hello,
I understand your concern for your father. At his age, with a history of asthma, breathing issues, cough with phlegm, and low hemoglobin, weakness and breathlessness can have more than one contributing factor:
Possible reasons
• Anemia: Even after transfusion, hemoglobin is still on the lower side, which can cause fatigue and weakness.
• Asthma/airway disease: Cough with phlegm and breathing difficulty may indicate poorly controlled asthma or another lung condition.
• Age-related changes & nutrition: These can further worsen energy levels and recovery.
What can help
• Ensure he continues his prescribed asthma medications/inhalers regularly.
• Adequate hydration may ease phlegm clearance.
• A nutritious, protein-rich diet will support strength and blood levels.
• Regular follow-up with his treating doctor is important to monitor hemoglobin, iron levels, and overall health.
Wishing your father better health and recovery.
— Dr. Neelesh Guttikonda
MD Pulmonary Medicine | Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology
Next Steps
Next steps
Since he has both anemia and respiratory illness, a thorough evaluation by a pulmonologist and physician is advisable. They may suggest:
•Further blood work (iron, B12, kidney function, etc.)
•Chest X-ray/lung function test to assess breathing status
•Adjustment of inhalers or additional treatment if needed
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Word of reassurance: With the right balance of asthma control, nutritional support, and correction of anemia, his breathing and energy can improve. A detailed review by his doctors will help create the safest and most effective plan.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult with detailed history.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Need detailed medication history
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Consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and reports
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
New Delhi
Pls consult a pulmonologist for better understanding and medication
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