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
. I have had bilateral lower costal margin (lower rib margin) pain, flank pain for about 8 years . Pain pattern Pain starts within 1 second of sitting. Standing reduces the pain by about 90% within 10 seconds. Walking causes only 2–5% pain. Before getting out of bed in the morning, I have no pain. Lying down causes about 20% pain. The pain is spread across both lower rib margins, not one small point. The sensation is mainly pressure/tightness, not burning or stabbing. The pain is NOT affected by Deep breathing Coughing Sneezing Meals Leaning forward Hard vs. soft chair Pressing on the painful area Tests reported as normal CBC ESR CRP Vitamin D Vitamin B12 Urine tests Chest X-ray Abdominal ultrasound Thoracic (dorsal) spine MRI Upper GI endoscopy Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the anterior abdominal wall Chest wall MRI has been performed, and the report is expected today. Treatments tried..."I have just received my chest MRI report today."
I am 36F and Consulted a doctor in early June for chest discomfort and nighttime coughing. All diagnostic tests were normal, and I received a provisional diagnosis of Cough Variant Asthma (CVA). Later in late June, contracted a viral infection that caused a deep chest rattle. I Completed a 1-month course of Foracort 400 (twice daily) exactly 5 days ago (July 5). The late-June viral chest rattle ('ghar-ghar') and active cough have now stopped. • Current Symptoms: Voice is completely hoarse and cracked. Experiencing a mild, persistent 'sinking' feeling in my chest, especially when exhaling or leaning back on pillows. The chest feels generally uncomfortable and not fully right, though it is hard to explain in words. Of late I am feeling a tiny bit breathless at times (might be due to heightened awareness/anxiety). No classic acidity, stomach discomfort, or hot belches, but the chest discomfort is noticeably more after heavy meals. Can I take foracort agin or what should I do?
Hello! I am planning to get some tests done for lungs. Apart from X-ray, should I go for just PFT or Spirometry as well? This will be a routine checkup. I do get shortness of breath from time to time. Thanks
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 ?
Every year, Delhi faces a severe surge in air pollution, particularly during Diwali and winter. As someone living in Delhi, I have witnessed firsthand the devastating health impacts this pollution spike brings to my patients, especially those with pre-existing respiratory ...
As a pulmonologist, I’ve witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of tobacco on respiratory health. World No Tobacco Day, observed annually on May 31, is an opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce its ...
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, with estimates stating that 11% of the population in India suffers from it. It is characterised by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep. These pauses can last from a few seconds to ...
According to recent statistics 6% children and 12% of adults in India have asthma. It is estimated 1 out of every 10 patients of asthma in the world is from India.While these figures may be alarming, what really is dreadful is that INDIA contributes to 42 percent of global asthma ...
Respiratory diseases are the most common cause to visit doctors in India, especially Asthma and COPD, which have wide variations in morbidity and mortality in various geographic locations. India has the 4thlargest cases of asthma in the world but leads in the most number of asthma patient death ...
