Do my X-rays show the beginnings of asthma or COPD?
Hi doctor,
I was diagnosed with bronchitis yesterday in the emergency room. Felt very weak and difficulty breathing and could not wait for my doctor appointment in two weeks. I have an unproductive cough for a month and a half and burning in my chest. Today very breathless when talking. Do these X-rays show the beginnings of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic bronchitis? Currently, I am taking Budesonide (inhale) and Acetylcysteine, Levaquin.
26 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
When it is cold outside, I wake up gasping for air. What is causing this?
Hello doctor,
When I am asleep in bed and it is cold outside, I wake up out of breath and unable to breathe. I gasp for breath. This happens few times a week, only in the fall and winter. I eventually fall back asleep. I just got an inhaler, Ventolin. Hope this helps me. I do not know what is causing this. Medications I am on are Lisinopril, Clozaril, fish oil, and Klonopin (as needed).
19 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Shall I take Azithromycin for chest congestion and cold?
Hello doctor,
I am 38 years old and I weigh 121.25 lb. l am having chest congestion and cold. The doctor prescribed me Azithromycin 500 mg for three days and Levocetirizine. I am asthmatic. I am also taking Foracort 400 twice a day whenever I have a breathing problem. My symptoms are not improving. What shall I do? Please suggest.
13 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Can an air purifier harm the natural immunity of a child?
Hello doctor,
I have a 3-year-old daughter. I am planning to buy a non-ozone based air purifier for her. I want to know if an air purifier harms or impacts the natural immune system of a child?
06 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
How to tackle breathing problems due to seasonal changes?
Hello doctor,
My 54-year-old mother has a problem with breathing. She faces challenges in breathing mostly in the summer and monsoon season. She is taking an inhaler for the last three years. Please help.
06 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
