Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read all the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), including your CT (computed tomography) scan. It is very sad to be in such a situation with multiple problems. Metastatic breast cancer with underlying lung comorbidities is the cause of her breathlessness. Overall, the distress is a result of all lung problems happening at the same time.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pneumonia is a lung infection. It is a serious problem if you do not care about it in a timely. You get pneumonia due to infection with bacteria, a virus, or a fungus, or if your immunity goes down. You said you had pneumonia five times in your lifetime.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, you experience breathlessness while being idle and not during exercise, which suggests an airway problem. Supporting this, you also suffer from a deviated nasal septum, which may cause nasal obstruction and, in some cases, may cause breathlessness. Patients with allergic rhinitis may have underlying asthma. So, it is also important to rule out asthma.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Folliculitis is inflammation of the hair follicles. Usually, it is due to bacteria but sometimes fungus can also cause folliculitis. Most commonly, it is seen over the face, beard, chest, arms, and legs. Mainly diagnosed by careful inspection of the affected area by the specialist.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis ismost commonly seen on the left side. The diaphragm is the most important muscle of ventilation. Unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis is usually well tolerated if there is no underlying lung or rib cage pathology. But, if severe, then it may cause dyspnea and hypoxemia and require treatment.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. After going through your history, it is obvious that your mother is suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) (UIP). She has been taking Ivepred 10 (Methylprednisolone) and Lumenac 600 mg (Acetylcysteine) for the last two years. Swelling on the face and legs could be because of the steroid side effects, as she is on long-term Ivepred.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your symptoms of nasal allergy, frequent runny nose, and sneezing, it is evident that you are experiencing allergic rhinitis. The next step in managing this condition is to identify the trigger factors for your frequent sneezing attacks. Common triggers include dust, pollen, mites, fumes, or strong chemical fragrances in your environment. These triggers are responsible for your allergic symptoms.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Freediving is a breath-holding diving technique, and it is harmful after repetitive diving sessions. It causes changes in the pressure of the lungs and heart. You can have some symptoms like mild cough, dyspnea, blood-stained frothy expectoration to blackout, and lung squeeze. Lung barotrauma can occur either during descent or ascent.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the CT scan reports and images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems to be a long-standing problem, and it progresses fast. You have not mentioned the chief complaints of the patient and the previous treatment details. According to the CT (computed tomography) scan, it looks like NSIP (nonspecific interstitial pneumonia), and it is a chronic type of interstitial lung disease.
Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns about your father's health and assure you to help as much as possible. I have read your query and details about his past illnesses thoroughly. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a very difficult situation to treat, and you can suffer from many health issues affecting your lungs in spite of the best treatment. As you said, he had an episode of ARDS treated with full doses of steroids and many more complications after that.
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