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Pulmonary Fibrosis
Since past 6 months on oxygen support for lung function disorder (ILD) to keep oxygen level above 90%. Acute coughing & chocking after meal, walking and talking. Currently on Pirfenidone tablets (800 mg daily) and Inhaler dose. Type-2 diabetic as well. Given to understand that acupuncturist can mitigate the problem so advice.
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Looking at your disease, it looks like the correct treatment.
Acupuncture has no role in this disease.
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Dr. Sukhant Bagdia
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Nagpur
Can you please upload your CT scan reports.. also dose of perfenidone needs to be already 2 tablets of 200 mg thrice a day
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