Respiratory Conditions

Health Q&A
CT chest shows active and old infection

I had fever 1 month back, after taking antibiotics it got resolved but i have started to mouth breath and excessive sighing after recovering from the infection. therefore doctor advised me to go for CT chest now this is showing scarring and active infection what is happening to me

Can I use mine filter

Hello Doctor, I am planning to do a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT/spirometry) in a Government Hospital. I noticed that they may not use disposable spirometry filters and instead use a reusable mouthpiece/tube. I want to know: Can I buy my own single-use spirometry filter from a medical store or online? Will it fit most spirometry machines? Is it generally allowed to carry and use my own filter during the test in a Government Hospital? Has anyone done this before? Will using my own filter affect the accuracy of the test? I am mainly concerned about hygiene and infection safety. Thank you

Pulmonary flash edema

My father aged 69 had sudden attacks few days back and was admitted in ICU for the treatment but the doctors couldnt detect the root cause of it at all ,his reports said pulmonary flash edema and heart failure but now out of danger and came back to home but still in oxygen support .what to do next have attached the discharge summary .

Breathing Problem

​"I have been suffering from a mild dry cough for a long time, and I hear a sharp sound in my throat while sleeping at night, which makes me feel a bit short of breath. My eyes itch a lot throughout the day, and occasionally I have a runny nose. If I take a steroid tablet, I stay fine for several days. I have previously consulted a doctor who said it is mild asthma. Is there any permanent treatment for this? Please help me."

Chronic sinusitis

I have chronic sinusitis Having ige level more than 1000 Some time feel breathless Right side chest feel a mild sensation Having oxygen saturation level 98 Is it a lung problem ..??

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Doctors
Dr. Mark D. Wewers - Internal Medicine
Dr. Mark D. Wewers Internal Medicine (Medical School, Residency, Fellowship - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, Residency in Internal Medicine, Class of 1976, M.D., Medical degree, DO) 50 years experience The Richard M Ross Heart Hospital
Columbus 43210, COLUMBUS
Dr. Lucia  Chowdhury - Internal Medicine
Dr. Lucia Chowdhury Internal Medicine (Medical School, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2, Fellowship - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine, Residency in Internal Medicine, Class of 1985, Fellowship in Pulmonary/Critical Care) 41 years experience OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Forest Park West, COLUMBUS
Dr. John Kim - Pulmonologist
Dr. John Kim Pulmonologist (Fellowship in Pulmonary/Critical Care, Residency in Internal Medicine, Medical School, Medical Degree, Fellowship - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, Fellowship 2, Residency - ID, Class of 1989, Medical degree, DO, Fellowship in Pulmonary Diseases) 36 years experience Unavail
Columbus 43215, COLUMBUS
Dr. Stephen  Hoffmann - Internal Medicine
Dr. Stephen Hoffmann Internal Medicine (Medical School) 33 years experience Ohio State Lung Care Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
Fifth by Northwest, COLUMBUS
Dr. William M Chinn - Internal Medicine
Dr. William M Chinn Internal Medicine (Fellowship, Residency, Internship, Medical School, Fellowship - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, Residency in Internal Medicine, Internship-Internal Medicine, Class of 1969) 57 years experience Meridian Healthcare Pulmonary
Arena District, COLUMBUS