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My mother-in-law is suffering from bronchiectasis. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My mother-in-law is suffering from bronchiectasis and frequent lung infections. 1. What specialized medical interventions, treatments, and lifestyle adjustments should I consider to provide her with optimal care and improve her quality of life? 2. Given the complexity of bronchiectasis... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Bronchiectasis often presents with recurrent pulmonary infections, characterized by a chronic daily productive cough with mucopurulent sputum production. The signs and symptoms include: Cough and daily mucopurulent ... Read Full »
Please give insight on how bronchiectasis and COPD are related.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and recently heard about bronchiectasis. Can you provide insights on how bronchiectasis relates to COPD, particularly concerning the lungs? Additionally, are there specific considerations or treatments recommended for... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We will pay close attention to your worries and address all of your questions with utmost care. It is great that you want to know the relation between both while experiencing symptoms. I will try to explain it in a very simple way, so you can navigate this health concern with the right awareness... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with bronchiectasis. How to cure it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 31 years old. I am suffering from high BP and I am currently on medication. I have no thyroid issues, no diabetes, and normal lipids. Electrocardiogram (ECG) and echo both are normal. But, the main problem is a little breathing difficulty. The X-ray of the chest is clear normal bu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your all reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and want to say something. Your probable diagnosis is bronchiectasis. Early bronchiectasis does not mean you are a patient of bronchiectasis. Also, you have atelectasis. So, send me a picture of t... Read Full »
Can spitting blood indicate lung cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, If X-ray is clear and the person is having a good appetite and no fatigue but the person is spitting up blood with phlegm not always. Sometimes the phelgm is white and sometimes black and sometimes traces of blood in phlegm. No chest pain, no shortness of breath. Is anything to worry? ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your issues. Coughing up blood can be a symptom of many diseases like throat or chest infection, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis (a disease where your windpipes are damaged) or lung cancer. A detailed history of complaints and your reports are needed to deter... Read Full »
I experience bronchiectasis and chest pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I experience bronchiectasis, chest pain, and shortness of breath due to mucus and phlegm. I have mild asthma and an allergy. I use a nebulizer and an inhaler and take a tablet Movex for asthma with saltwater. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your problem, but I could not open the images you had uploaded (attachment removed to protect the patients' identity). Please upload them again. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks. Read Full »
My right lower lobe looks very large. Is it bronchiectasis?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to ask if the bronchoscopy looks normal. The right lower lobe looks collpased and the right segment looks very large. I have wheezing, cough, and no sputum. I am very concerned that I have bronchiectasis. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your statement, you have a complaint of wheezing, and cough. According to your picture of bronchoscopy (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems to be normal. For confirmation, I advise you to get CXR (chest X-ray) or HRCT (high resol... Read Full »
I have bronchiectasis and hyperinflated lungs. What are medications to control chest pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I did ECG, TMT, and blood tests. All the reports were normal, but the ECG report says MVP with mild MR. I have had anxiety, tiredness, and atypical chest pain for the past four months. I get mucus secretion in the morning. My chest X-ray and CT scan showed mild bronchiectasis and hyper... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hyperinflated lungs occur due to air entrapment and cause shortness of breath, chest pain, productive cough, and exertional dyspnea. In the case of bronchiectasis, patients are more prone to develop frequent respiratory tract infections. Therefore, I suggest (consult... Read Full »
How to treat sputum secretion due to bronchiectasis in an elderly patient.
Query: Hello doctor, My question is about a 90-year-old woman with a 10-year history of bronchiectasis complaining of increased clear sputum production/secretions for two weeks, but no fever, malaise, weakness, decreased sensorium, and headache. Already she is on Fluticasone + Salmeterol, n-acetylcysteine,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from clear sputum production for the last two weeks. She has a history of bronchiectasis for the last ten years. As her sputum color has not changed yet or become yellowish or greenish co... Read Full »
How serious is bilateral bronchiectasis with chest pain and breathing difficulty?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old female. I have suffered from bilateral bronchiectasis for the past five months, and I have not received any treatment yet due to the pandemic situation. Currently, I often get regular chest pain and shortness of breath. I also did a blood split two years ago. My stom... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the computed tomography (CT) scan report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have had bilateral bronchiectasis. You have also been suffering from chest pain and shortness of breath.... Read Full »
Is there any new treatment available for bronchiectasis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 47-year-old male. I am a known case of bronchiectasis since childhood. Is there any new treatment? Or new interventions for the best quality of life? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Yes, a new pulmonary antioxidant is available. May I know his current medications? Is PFT (pulmonary function test) report done or not? Read Full »