Diseases of the Chest

Health Q&A
Regarding pneumonia vaccine

My mother who is having cough variant asthma, BP, diabetes, cholesterol took Prevanar 13 vaccine in july 2025 under doctor supervision. Is it recommended to take Prevanar 23 after an year. And when should be the next of Prevanar 13 taken? Kindly sugges

Query for Second Opinion

​Dec 2025–May 2026: Started with a long-lasting dry cough. All tests were completely normal: Chest X-ray, PFT (breathing test), FeNO (airway swelling test), and IgE (allergy blood test). ​June 5, 2026: Due to the ongoing cough and normal tests, the doctor gave a provisional diagnosis of Cough Variant Asthma and prescribed a Foracort 400 rotahaler twice daily. After June 5: Developed new, severe breathlessness and air hunger. This included a scary episode of sudden breathing struggle while sitting in my living room directly under the AC vent with the front door open. ​• Inhaler Response: Mixed. Sometimes Foracort significantly helps open my chest; other times it goes on its own ​• My Query: I am seeking a second opinion to confirm if this provisional diagnosis is correct, why my breathlessness started after June 5, and why the inhaler works only sometimes magically n sometimes slowly.

Queries of my pft report and health.

Hi I m shivam rajput 15 years old and a class 9th student i recently visited a chest specialist to check my asthama condition I was going through cough and sneezing. i wnated to know wether my report is good or not and should I start doing swimming ?

Severe breathlessness triggered after us

Patient reports sudden shortness of breath for the last 4-5 days, requiring forced deep breaths for temporary relief. Senses a thick, heavy buildup of mucus in the airways without an active cough. History of severe respiratory allergy 3 years ago (Serum IgE: 506 IU/mL). Works in a hotel (1 year, asymptomatic), but symptoms started within 20 days of using a liquid mosquito vaporizer overnight in a completely closed, unventilated room. Self-restarted old prescription of Acebrophylline 200mg SR this morning with mild relief, but chest tightness persists. No fever. Seeking expert guidance on treatment.

Persistent right-sided chest pa

Two months ago, I had a severe cough and right-sided chest pain during breathing. A chest X-ray revealed a pneumonia patch. I was treated with 3 days of IV fluids and medications. Now, my cough is completely gone, but the right-sided chest pain has remained unchanged for 2 months. More importantly, I have recently developed new, mild breathing difficulty (breathlessness) which was not present during the initial infection. I am unaware of my current oxygen levels, but initially, SpO2 was 96-98%. Please advise on the next diagnostic steps or if a repeat X-ray is needed.

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