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My father who is a smoker and suffering from sugar and bp had severe fever and weakness since past 5 days but there was no dengue or typhoid detected then we admitted him to hospital where suddenly he started having breathlessness and sweating. his oxygen level were down with high bp and dr moved him to icu and put him on ventilator, was later diag

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Patient condition is not seems like good. Have trust on doctor. Can consult from a critical care specialist. ...  Read More

Hello , recently my grandfather is admitted for breathing problem . They fixed ventilator for him is it safe ? After fixing ventilator how much is the survival percentage ? And they treated for mucus removal too ? How much is the survival chances ?

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Please approach the treating doctor. The answer to your question is very subjective and it depends upon the entire condition of the patient and several other factor which cant be known from your quest ...  Read More

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How to differentiate cough , Bronchiolitis and pneumonia ? I mean how to know is it only cough or is it associated with brochiolitis or with pneumonia ?

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Hello , It's very difficult to differentiate with cough above two conditions! Only a doctor can co-relate with symptoms and physical examination and then give his/her provisional diagnosis! Exact ...  Read More

SODIUM LOW, BP FLUCTUATING, UNABLE TO TAKE OXYGEN ,KIDNEY INFECTION, ON VENTILATOR, SHE IS FATTY , SHE HAVE FRACTURE ON LEG

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Hello, I went through your query, by going through your description, yes she is having multi organ dysfunction, along with her age and fracture, and obesity may lead to grave prognosis, it is not poss ...  Read More

I am suffering with pneumonia what are the precautions should be taken ? And what are the causes of it?

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HELLO, SIMPLE C.COLD, COUGH WHEN IGNORED. POLLUTION BRONCHITIS MAY CONVERT EXCCESSIVE COLD EXPOSER COLD DRINK, ICE CREAM, JUNK FOOD IN THIS CLIMATE. SMOKING ETC PRECAUTION PLENTY OF WARM LIQUIDS. ...  Read More

Dear Team Why patient on ventilator after gall bladder surgery, how long it will take time to get normal.

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Kindly consult ...  Read More

My mother is on ventilator due to right sided ischemic stroke post her mitral valve replacement surgery in Narayana hospital Bangalore. She has been on ventilator since 27/05/2026. She can move her right leg and right hand fairly well. But her left leg has little movements and left hand is immobile. She opens her eyes on calling, takes her tongue o

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Tracheostomy will be required if the extubation will take time. Patient on tracheostomy have increased chances of extubation. If the patient is responding to commands then she is aware of the surround ...  Read More

My father was admitted in a hospital where his saturation was 97-100 on ventilator and 92-95 on bipap at 60% ni mode ventilator. His carbon was 56 and oxygen was 78 in blood still doctors put my father on ventilator. Kindly help why they have used ventilator

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Hi. I understand your concern s. There are multiple reasons for putting patient on ventilator. Discuss with your treating doctor for the same. As patients condition and other blood tests also needs to ...  Read More

One side of lungs is 3/4 th filled due to pneumonia and urine infection as well as mild fever. Also the blood pressure is quite low. Right now the doctor asked to keep under critical observation with ventilator. Any other help or suggestion are highly appreciated.

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Hi. I understand your concerns. Trust your treating doctor and follow his advice. Hope your questions were answered. Thanks. ...  Read More

2009 she had heart bypass surgery now she got Pneumonia diseases My questions is how many days will take to cure Pneumonia diseases?

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With good antibiotic she will get cure for sure but she need admission in hospital and recovery period is long at least 2-3 moths ...  Read More

I was having pneumonia I took treatment But i still have dry cough How much time its gonna take to recover

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

My mother developed cough, fever and body pain two days back. Doctors said she is having light wheezing too so taken chest xray and they said she is having pneumonia symptoms and put her on related medicines. I have attached the xray image. She is a heart patient and done stenting five years back. They said no need to admit her cos her wbc levels a

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

My mother is a lung cancer patient with near complete resolution.. She was on immunotherapy.. She has low oxygen level.. Her HRCT study of Thorax shows fibro atelectatic changes in right upper lobe apical segment, cut off of airway. Early bronchietatic changes. Ground glass opacity with prominent septal markings (Recticular opacities) bilaterally

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Sir consult online.will explain ...  Read More

My 69 year old mother who has lung cancer and was on immunotherapy.. was having coughing since 4 months, doctor doubted on pneumonitis.. her oxygen level was dipping a bit too but she was fine! Now suddenly since 1 week her oxygen level started dipping 70 but she had no cold or flu and so she is admitted and doctor saying she has pneumonia.. treatm

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it can be a bacterial pneumonia as she is immunosuppressed also immunotherapy agents are prone to cause lung fibrosis and pneumonitis which can lead to desaturation and dyspnea kindly consult ...  Read More

How many days does pneumonia fever lasts??. And what other that antibiotics should a child do to recover quickly

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It's all depends on severity of pneumonia. timely diagnosis and suitable antibiotics treat it in 7 days ...  Read More

My daughter 8 year old had covid in September after that in November she had pneumonia admitted in hospital and got treatment .Now in February 15 she got fever cold and wet cough again peadiatric doctor did xray and again she got pneumonia . doctor told it is viral .we are taking good care of her since November don't know why pneumonia recurred .No

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get her cxr ...  Read More

Can presence of heavy growth of k. pneumonia shows hyperinflation of lungs on chest xray? Only symptoms were chronic cough and phlegm. Will it reverse back to normal when pneumonia is treated? Please enlighten..

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Yes. Only after appropriate treatment, it will get better ...  Read More

I'm experiencing a lot of chest pain , shoulder pain and shortness of breath for 1 month. I had my x-ray done , it shows patches of pneumonia on my chest. What medications should I take to cure it as soon as possible. Please guide me through this.

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You can consult me, dealing with the covid cases since June 2020. ...  Read More

My grandma aged 78 years old. She tested covid positive. Doctor told till yesterday her oxygen level was 90. But today it was 85 and below. So they kept ventilator for her. Also they r giving food through tube connected through nose. Doctors told her condition is critical. We are much worried. Can't she be saved

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Believe in your treating doctor. As per your description, her condition is critical. Her recovery depends on how her body responds to treatment . Nothing canbe said with surity ...  Read More

My mother was admitted in Military Hospital Ambala due to oxygen droped and now she is on Ventilator due to COVID pneumonia. Dr tells that her lungs are filled with water and damaged approx 70-80%. Now she is on high level oxygen and maintaining 85-90% oxygen since last 5 days. Please tells that what are the chances about her and in how much time s

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Cant really comment on chances like this No one can The attending doctors are better aware of her condition You should talk to them ...  Read More

Sir/ma'am My grandfather aged 68 is diabetes patient, is suffering from pneumonia. His covid 19 report is negative. His lung x-ray is attached. Please help me know if it's curable and is it mild or severe pneumonia and what are the chances of getting it cure successfully. Thanks

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Open a private online consult for a detailed analysis and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription ...  Read More

Hi I am facing shortness of breath from 15 days. Bit irritation in throat and sometimes chest pains also. No fever no cough no nasal congestion. No travel and contact history. Could it be pneumonia ???

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Consult me online There is no need of panic here ...  Read More

My dad had bi pass surgery in 2012..since 1 year he is on bed due to paralysis on right side,he got severe bed sores..sepsim..wbc 35000, bp 77/53,bp not going to normal..since 2 days..on ventilators since 50hrs..doctor said..if dp doesn't go normal heart may fail anytime and if urine stops then need to do dialysis...plz advise what happens if a pat

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Homeopathy medication is safe for u. Chat online for consultation ...  Read More

Hi doctor my aunt is suffering from pneumonia at Sri Krishna sevashrama hospital Presently she is in ICU.

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U need to upload all documents and detail history for proper advice ..thanks ...  Read More

She is 25 days old. When she feed milk, then after 5,10 min she do vomit. I did x-ray for her chest and found she has a Pneumonia. Could you please tell me why it is happened and what precaution I should follow.

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Always burp the child after feeding. This will prevent vomiting. There are other reasons for vomiting in babies. Your paediatrician will be able to tell you about them. ...  Read More

From past three months am suffering from cough, fever & breathing problem. Due to which I rush to hospital for treatment and diagnosed with pneumonia even though am n medication am Feeling the same Plz suggest me for best treatment

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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation like chest x ray to look if the pneumonia has improved or not. Consult a pulmonologist for the same a ...  Read More

My father is suffering from pneumonia but fever is still there from last 5 days after detecting the disease. Please recommend the best.

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I've been suffering from pneumonia for last 2 weeks. Initially doctor advised me get hospitalised but as i can't that much off from work, they gave me few medicines. However, even after 2 weeks, i don't see any change in my health. During day time, i don't have any issues but after 6/7pm I start feeling very cold and shivering. Any advice ?

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You need few tests first for overall assessment of current status.Then appropriate treatment.You may consider consultation further. ...  Read More

I got diagnosed with pneumonia 4 days ago. I’ve been taking azithromycin everyday and my last pill is tomorrow. I was just wondering if it’s safe for me to go out to the mountains tomorrow. Will it make my pneumonia worse or am I ok since I’m on antibiotics?

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Do not travel for 2 weeks. Respiratory ailment tends to get worsen in hilly area. ...  Read More

So, I've been diagnosed with pneumonia about 2 weeks ago and had to take antibiotics. I have almost constant chest pain and it's very hard to sleep, my temperature isn't high, but it's above average (37.2 C) and there's just this annoying and painful ache in my heart area. I know pneumonia is serious and I don't expect to feel well, but the constan

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Due to any reason or other there is delayed resolution of pneumonia which needs prolongation of antibiotics..The causes of delayed resolution has to be determined.These are not normal for pneumonia. ...  Read More

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