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Hi, My father had Pulmonary Embolism 2 years back. Since then he has been on anticoagulants with monthly INR follow-up. Want to know if this is the best treatment and does Pulmonary Embolism always have recurrence. Also should we do D dimer occasionaly for precautionary measures.

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Need further details and course of stay and recovery to guide you better.Kindly consult online directly to do so. ...  Read More

If you could suggest me the best specialist for the treatment of Pulmonary embolism. There is a girl who is 24 year old she is suffering from this problem please tell us some permanent treatment for it. Currently she is taking treatment in Nagpur.

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You can consult me...I m based in gurugram. ...  Read More

I wanted to know if it would be ok to ingest marijuana edibles with me having a pulmonary embolism. I am taking elquis as well

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I understand your problems need medical history for further treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

My girlfriend was diagnosed today with acute polmunary embolism's , she has started treatment straight away which is a daily injection of blood thinner, now she's started treatment will she be okay? Also what does the acute part of acute pulmonary embolism mean?

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Hello dear patient, acute means only that symptoms happen. Suddenly like cough, shortness of breath, pain in chest, blood in cough etc. Pulmonary embolism is a serious condition. I advise you to conti ...  Read More

Why 80 percent of patients having pulmonary embolism diagnosed in autopsy???..what is pathophysiology behind pulmonary hypertension seen in casexof obstructive sleep apnea syndrome??

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Pulmonary Hypertension seen pulmonary embolism is different from OSA, In OSA airway is obstructed, oxygen not reaching lungs creating hypoxia. In PE blood vessels are clogged ...oxygen is reaching th ...  Read More

Can you please suggest doctor who treat pulmonary embolism patients. My father is on blood thinners since 6 months

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Start ayurveda medicines ...  Read More

Hi, My father had a pulmonary embolism 2 years back. He has been on anticoagulants since then and is doing fine. I want to know if Pulmonary Embolism can recur even while on medications and should we do any other periodic tests for precautionary measures?

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Any symptoms? ...  Read More

Why 80 percent of patient having pulmonary embolism diagnosed in autopsy???..dead space ventilation are seen in which conditions except this??

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Hello, pulmonary embolism can cause sudden death, hence diagnosis can be missed. Various other conditions can cause dead space ventilation. ...  Read More

I had pulmonary embolism last month for which I had thrombectomy. Currently on Apixaban treatment. Which specialist should I consult for further treatment. Shall I consult an Interventional cardiologist?

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Yes ...  Read More

Hello all, i am suffering from shortness of breath, mostly while climbing stairs or after a heavy meal Dr google said pulmonary embolism and i am really worried after that. Please help

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need further info before making a spot diagnosis ...  Read More

Hi sir. I am 28 year old female..I was having cold from the last few days. I have sinus and dns so cold is constant for me. I feel breathlessness and chest pain in middle. This is also been there for me. The chest pain is not only while deep inhaling but also during rest. So I did tests today. Chest x ray is normal, esr is normal. In CBP the platel

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Hi. I understand your concern. Please do a in clinic visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and report to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

My sister has Pulmonary Fibrosis and her oxygen level is very down without an oxygen cylinder... she is now using an oxygen cylinder all the time...We are looking for the best treatment for her but are not able to find a good homeopathy doctor... Looking for a Homeopathy doctor who can treat the pulmonary Fibrosis disease

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Hello Practo User, use homoeopathic medications for your problem to get Instant and effective results.Its Curable, no need to worry about. Homoeopathic medicines plays Excellent role to treat Such pr ...  Read More

My sister has Pulmonary Fibrosis and her oxygen level keeps very low between 40-50 without oxygen cylinder due to this she is now using oxygen cylinder all the time... please suggest some good treatment for her...I am looking for treatment in homeopathy...any good suggestions welcome

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that saturation is life threatening..get her admitted asap ...  Read More

I am taking this treatment from 5months for Pulmonary TB. Initially I was advised Akurit 4-5 tab daily.After taking 11 days my liver enzymes detoriate.. Than from 12 days onwards..per day Levofloxacin 1000mg Ethambutol 1200mg Rifampicin 600 mg Pyrodoxine10 mg.. Than again after 10 days again lft deteriorated much further.. Than doctor stopped Rifam

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The regimens are not appropriate ...  Read More

Hi I' have taken the treatment for pleural effusion and pulmonary tuberculosis in pune and I'm shifted to chennai recently ,it's almost 6 months i was fine and taking continues medicine, past 1 week i started feeling little contraction and heavyness in my chest and my appetite is again going to reduce I am looking for a specialist doctor for p

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Consult a pulmonologist with previous reports And get evaluated ...  Read More

Patient was diagnosed with pulmonary edema based upon on xray report. She did a dialysis with a bp below 130. After which she lost consciousness due to excessive chest pain,patient didn't have any breathing issues before the dialysis. Treatment given was bp support medication and oxygen support. No other treatment was started apart from dialysis si

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Need reports to say exactly what’s going on ...  Read More

Hi, I got CT pulmonary angiogram 1 month back. Is there any chance of side effects now? Can pulmonary embolism develope afte CTPA? I have chest pain in the area under armpit area both side. Please help Thanks

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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 for the same ...  Read More

Can Air embolism occurs into vein during injecting medicine through syringe if the syringe contains around 0.5 ml of air? Air embolism will occur or the body will absorb the air?

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Air embolism cannot occur ...  Read More

My husband after covid got effected with pulmonary fibrosis..in ct scan 40-50% damage it caused. Is there better treatment for this ? Will it get cured? What all complications can occur? Presently he is on oxygen support at night time.spo2 is 93 now... How long will it take time to get cured?

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

Hello sir past week undergone inguinal surgery beside that I've gone for hrct test its normal after that on my own undergone pft report shows small air way obstruction after surgery I wnet to pulmonary doctor said its nornal???

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If a pulmonologist is saying it's normal and you are not having any kind of breathing problem, then that's very good. You need not to worry more and continue your daily activities normally as before. ...  Read More

Went to pulmonary for chest pains heavyness Small air way obstruction spirometery severely restriction doctor said its noramlnext week I have inguinal scrotal surgery I fear of this normal next test what I have to do sir????

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

What should we do at home or which medicine should we give to anyone, before reaching hospital, who gets Pulmonary Embolism after COVID 19?

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It’s emergency You need to rush to hospital ...  Read More

What can be done at home or which medicine we should give to patient immediately, before reaching hospital, for the patient suffering from Deep Vein Thrombosis ( DVT ) and Pulmonary Embolism happens?

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There is no medication as such to be given at home which will help,because most dvt patients are already on blood thinners. ...  Read More

Hello there Greetings. Respected Doctors I think I have got Pulmonary Embolism. The points on my ribs pains. Shoulder pains..but point specific. I can't feel full breath. The chest is tight. Certain points are paining on the ribs. I feel enough O2 is not coming inside. I googled up it says PE? I am suffering from past one and half year . I have bee

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From the description you seems to be so panic. It's better to take private consultation with pulmonologist and discuss the whole problem and plan for management. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, This is for my mother , 70 years old. History of frontal ICH on 19th August 2020. Recovered well with conservative line of treatment and has good response in all her limbs and cognitive functionality. She has been diagnosed with Pulmonary embolism and DVT recently. For DVT in femoral vein, IVC filter is suggested and we are okay with

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Trust your treating doctor and talk to them about your concern s ...  Read More

I have extra pulmonary tuberculosis in throat.after 3month treatment I feeling too much swelling and pain in it..I don't know my treatment going right way or wrong,?I continue using two tables at time1-RHE-FD ,2-Pyzina 1000.plz advise me

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Important information like weight is missing . Needs detailed discussion to give answer. ...  Read More

Can anyone please help on any remedy for air embolism issue. He is facing this issue in a gap of 3-4 days.

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Need detailed history and evaluation ...  Read More

Hi, my wife was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism post pregnancy, 6yrs back, not on any medication since last 3yrs, is now feeling breathless, and having cold feet n palms, what tests shld I do before consulting online, do PE occurs again?

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CTPA, D DIMER, BT CT INR get it done ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with covid 19.Though there are no more fever,diarrhea,vomiting now.But I am suffering from severe chest pain,chest tightness and breathing problem.I am on mechanical oxygen support in my home.But my PT and D-Dimer plasma came significantly high.The report says it can be due to pulmonary embolism.As my symptoms like excessive s

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Required ct- pulmonary angiogram and bilateral lower limb venous Doppler for ruling out pulmonary thromboembolism,do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management,ma ...  Read More

Can echo and ecg detect if a person is having pulmonary embloism or not.thanks... ... ... ... ... ...

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Hello. Of course an experienced cardiologist can establish diagnosis of pulmonary embolism on the basis of 2-D colour Doppler Echocardiography. ...  Read More

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