How to treat and manage symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome?
Hello doctor,
According to my doctor, I have Sjogren's syndrome. My big issue is that at times I have shortness of breath and it comes and goes. It used to happen not too often years ago, but now it happens every other month. Last year, I had to be hospitalized due to my racing heart which went to 180 bpm and no one knew the cause of it. My pulmonologist prescribed me Qvar and I take it daily. My symptoms are starting again and I get so tired even to eat while sitting (at rest). What should I do?
23 May 2024 - 1 min read
How reliable is a chest CT for ruling out lung cancer?
Hello doctor,
I had a smoking history of three years. Three months back there were a few blood drops were there in the phlegm while clearing the throat. Out of curiosity I had few like chest x-ray, chest computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast (lymph nodes were there but in CT reports it was written like no significant lymph were seen), and pulmonary function test (PFT). All tests are normal. I have a few questions which are striking me. What is the accuracy of chest CT? Do this really rule out the probability of something like lung cancer? There is no weight loss but some chest congestion is there. I am feeling difficult to breathe and I am having heavy breathing. What can be this if my PFT is clear? Can this be lung cancer? Do I need to test further? Please suggest.
20 May 2024 - 1 min read
What could be done to manage shortness of breath?
Hi doctor,
I have shortness of breath along with tightness in my chest, and discomfort in my back. I consulted a cardiologist, who took an EKG, ultrasound, and CT scan with contrast. Everything appeared to be normal. Why could this be? Please help.
Thank you.
19 May 2024 - 1 min read
How to control episodes of asthma while being pregnant?
Hello doctor,
I am currently 13 weeks and 6 days pregnant. I have wheezing and coughing for over four weeks long. I was diagnosed as asthmatic, and inhalers do not work. The prescribed medications like Ventoline, Qvar, and Proair none work. I had no sleep for two days. Over-the-counter medicines do not work. I have been in emergency room (ER) for an asthma attack, and I was unable to breathe. Breathing treatments have had little effect.
14 May 2024 - 1 min read
Is Lumenac and Pirfenex safe in lung fibrosis cases?
Hello doctor,
My mother is 68 years old. She has been diagnosed for lung fibrosis she was taking Lumenac 600mg three times, Iveprid 10 mg for last years, no progression in disease but her saturation was 90 later fell to 60 on excretion. Now she is taking Pirfenex 800 mg a day, and Benz for cough her saturation is 84 while sitting and 65 while walking she is on two lpm oxygen also her feet and face is swelling, but her echo test is normal. We like to know the below questions, 1. Why is her feet and face swelling? 2. Can she take both Lumenac and Prifenex together? 3. Her pulmonary function test (PFT) test is excellent, but still, saturation is not returning. 4. Her X-ray shows only each lung is 35 % white shading rest looks black. Please help.
14 May 2024 - 1 min read
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