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Worsening asthma
Hello doctor ...I have asthma from 15 years but from past 8 years complete remission...suddenly my asthma is worsening and not improving...I have to use pump twice a day and still have dyspnea...I always have blocked nose with no cold..my X-ray and cbc are normal but not understanding what's causing my dyspnea..can I have a possibility of having vasculitis like Churg Strauss or wegeners ...what test should I get to confirm what's happening other than that I have no fever ,weighloss or loss of appetite..please help doctor
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Need further testing like Hrct chest and pft and s.Ig E levels etc...
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consult pulmonologist for proper management.
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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 prescription for the same
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get pft done
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May be Allergic aetiology.pl identity the allergens and avoid them.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
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Kakinada
Rule out any triggers present in your surroundings
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consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and previous reports if any
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