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Nasal septum defect

My son has visible nasal septal defect. He buzzes many times in a day. His right nostril seems to have very close walls, due to which he might have problem of breathing. His sleep is not disturbed yet. I am keen to know if there is any helpful measure to improve the condition. My son is non verbal and would not co operative for operating procedure. So please guide.

High Reactive Airways

I am writing to share concerns regarding my 6-year-old son, who has a history of Reactive Airway Disease. He is currently experiencing audible breathing sounds, specifically a wheezing sound that is most prominent when he is breathing out (exhaling). I would like to seek your guidance on this

Suffering from Cough since last one mont

I have been suffering from a persistent cough for the past one month. Despite taking antibiotics, Inhaler  and other prescribed medications, there has been no significant relief. Recently, I have started experiencing episodes during coughing where I feel choked and temporarily unable to breathe for a few seconds, which is causing concern. I have also undergone a CT scan of the chest. The findings include: Fibroparenchymal bands in bilateral lung fields. Subtle ground glass opacity in the left lower lobe. Presence of multiple mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes I request your expert advice regarding: The possible cause of my persistent cough and breathing difficulty.

From past 4 days waking to breathe

Past 4 days she is waking up to breathe while trying to sleep..no snoring (only when she lay on d back that to sometimes not always in past two months it happened twice only) can sleep a bit bec she takes amxiety medicine otherwise she remains awake whole night

Breathing problems

I am 16 years old girl l don't know what happened to me when l speak l could not breathe properly l have to take 2,3 breaths in one sentence

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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
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