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My baby is 5 days old and is suffering from Pierre Robin syndrome.Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 5 days old and is suffering from Pierre Robin syndrome. Kindly advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pierre Robin syndrome consists of the following defects mostly: Mandibular hypoplasia - retarded growth of the lower jaw. Cleft palate - birth defect of the palate. Airway obstruction. Kindly let us know what all defects your baby has at present and what... Read Full »
When it is cold outside, I wake up gasping for air. What is causing this?
Query: 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 causin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your history, it seems you have airway obstruction probably due to seasonal change. Continue Ventolin (Salbutamol). Once your symptoms are settled, do aspirometry test, to assess the level of obstruction. Take care. Read Full »
How to treat my son who is breathing through mouth and not nose?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is eight years old. From birth to till now, my son is taking Penicillin for the ear and throat infections. He cannot breathe through the nose. He uses mouth for breathing for years. What can I do now? Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You son is suffering from upper airway obstruction. It causes him to breathe through the mouth. It could be a result of allergies or inflammation of adenoids behind the nose. It can be cured by steroid sprays. It is just a part of the treatment. If there is some other for... Read Full »
During dental treatment, my airway becomes blocked, and I cannot exhale through my nose. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, During dental examination or treatment, my airway becomes blocked, and I cannot exhale through my nose. The dentists tell me to raise my hand if I need a break, but no one seems to know anything about this. It is very uncomfortable and exacerbates my anxiety. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I totally understand your concerns. I am a maxillofacial surgeon, and I will need a further chat with you regarding your medical history. Coming to the point, because you are on calcium channel blockers and ace inhibitor drugs that are given for your blood pressure and... Read Full »
Can e-cigarette cause shortness of breath?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from shortness of breath after vaping e-cigarette. I consulted doctors and they said my lungs are fine. I read on the internet that a lot of people suffering with the same. When I reduce my e-cigarette I feel better. Also, I had FESS surgery and SMR before two weeks. My c... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have carefully reviewed your case and can well establish the issues you are facing right now. Actually, the chemicals in e-cigarette are very dangerous for the lungs and airways. They cause narrowing of the small airways due to toxic effects caused directly by the vap... Read Full »
My breath feels like it has stuck in my throat. What needs to be done?
Query: Hi doctor, My breath feels like it has been constantly stuck in my throat for the last few days. When I inhale, it feels like the air does not entirely go down. My Adam's apple and thyroid are lower in a way they did not use to be, and it seems to be progressing and getting worse daily. I took two v... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.As I can see, (attachment removed to protect patient's identity) Adam's apple and neck appear normal. In males, it is usual for adam's apple to appear prominent. Coming to your breathing issue, do you feel breathless or cho... Read Full »
Is blocked nostril a common side effect of septoplasty and sinus surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, I underwent a septoplasty with turbinate reduction and sinus surgery. It has been three weeks of doing surgery. I have some questions to ask you. Kindly give your opinion. My septum was present deviated to the left side with a bony spur. But now, it has been corrected. My right inferio... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. On post septoplasty and turbinate reduction, there is some amount of temporary obstruction on one side due to crusting and accumulation of secretion. The block gets reduced when the crust gets dislodged. After removing nasal packs on the second day of post-surgery, one-... Read Full »
What causes obstruction at the third rib above the nipple after getting cough?
Query: Hi doctor, I have mild cough and expectoration for the past six months and I consulted a pulmonologist. The doctor advised a CXR and PFT after diagnosing that I have mild asthma. I am taking Foracort inhaler and my symptoms are under control now. I feel like some obstruction is present at the level... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your statement, you are suffering from mild expectorant for the past six months. According to the CXR (chest X-ray) provided here, (attachment removed to protect patient identity) I have not found any pathology present in the thir... Read Full »
Septoplasty done before three months and still had dry breathing. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,How long does it take for breathing to feel normal after septoplasty/ turbinate reduction? I had the surgery three months back, and my nose still feels stiff and breathing dry and cold at times. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It usually takes two weeks maximum for you to get back to normal. It largely depends on for what the septoplasty and turbinate reduction have been performed. If you were having allergic issues earlier, along with which a deviated nasal septum and turbinate hypertrophy... Read Full »
Am I experiencing breathlessness due to a deviated nasal septum?
Query: Hi doctor, Recently, I have been experiencing breathlessness. It happens mostly when I am idle or lying down. I feel no discomfort while running. But, I feel like I am short of breathe when I sit idle. I am a 23 year old male. I am reasonably fit. I do not smoke, although I drink occasionally and mo... Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, you experience breathlessness while being idle and not during exercise suggests an airway problem. Supportive to this, you also suffer from a deviated nasal septum, which may cause nasal obstruction and that may sometimes cause breathlessness. Pat... Read Full »