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What is the cost of Bronchoalveolar Lavage to find allergies and cause of breathing problems post-COVID?
Hello doctor,
I have breathing problems after COVID infection. I want to know what is causing this and if I am allergic to one or two things.
Can you please tell me:
What is the cost of Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) test?
Can this test help find how many allergies I have, like one or two?
Will it help find the cause of my breathing problem?
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Bronchoscopy not required, kindly consult. Other tests will be required. May explain during consult how these tests work and how they maybe helpful to you.
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bronchoscopy not indicated...get pft instead
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Bronchoscopy is not indicated as per the history you are giving
Kindly consult for detailed history and examination
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No , Bronchoscopy is not directly recommended.
Kindly book a consultation for detailed evaluation.
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Need online consultation once
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Dr. Anusha Kantheti
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Bronchoscopy not indicated in your case ..
Pulmonary function tests as well as allergic testing would be rather useful
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Rule out allergic airway disease
Go for skin prick test to find allergens
Bronchoscopy not required for this
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult with detailed history and reports for further evaluation and treatment.
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