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Problem in breathing
After being exposed to bleaching powder while cleaning, making her uneasy now. Having cough and problem while breathing.
What could be the issue? And how to treat?
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She needs to be seen in person with an xray. There could be need for a longer duration of treatment
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early meet with a pulmonologist
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immediately visit emergency in case of worsening shortness of breath, noisy breathing or low oxygen levels
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Could be reactive airways towards the powder. Kindly start on the following meds and get the tests done.
T. Prednisolone 40mg once daily for 5 days
T. Acebrophylline 100mg twice daily for 7 days
To start on inhalers after getting a chest Xray and lung function test done
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chest xray
lung function test to optimise inhalers (2 weeks)
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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. Fatima Mamnoon
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
New Delhi
Get chest xray done and physically consult a pulmonologist for treatment
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May be Ac bronchitis. Pl ask him to clean air outside. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
first get a chest xray..need to see the extent of the effect ..accordingly meds can be started
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