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Whistle sound on inhalation
Hi, i am an Ex- smoker with 5-10 ciggrates per MONTH for 5-6 years. Now i have quit smoking, last ciggrates smoked 1 month ago. For symptoms as of now i feel chest congestion with sputum production. Sputum is not viscous. There is also mild laboured breathing on exertion.
I have chronic allergy to dust. On investigation - Chest X-Ray show mild sinusitis.
And the only positive sign As of now is low pitched whistling sound on inspiration.
Please advice, How could i heal my lungs from the damage i would have done in the previous years.
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Just quit smoking
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It's time you do a spirometry and accordingly start with inhalers along with antihistamines and supportive meditation.
Do steam inhalation with a pinch of Ajwain twice a day and do some warm saline gargles.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. You are probably having COPD or asthma along with allergic rhinisiniusitis. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation like pulmonary function test . Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest
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First you have to consult a pulmonologist and go for Spirometry test.
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Your history shows you have allergic bronchitis.
You need to do a test called PFT and AEC.
Need medications and regular follow up and health education.
Take care
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Dr. S Balamurugan
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25 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi..going by your symptoms, your smoking history and wheeze, you could be having an obstructive airway disease ( like Asthma or COPD). You need to undergo a Spirometry (before and after medication) to confirm the disease and to know the degree of obstruction so that you can be put on specific medications. Good thing is having stopped smoking but don't restart it!
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