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Does DLCO reduction need emergency treatment? Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have recently visited a cardiologist for shortness of breath, but after doing all cardiac tests, the doctor said I do not have any heart problems. I have done the pulmonary function test (PFT) test, and I will attach the report. The test states mild diffusing capacity of lungs for ca... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Carbon monoxide transfer coefficient (KCO) is the carbon monoxide transfer coefficient. You should get a CT (computed tomography) ... Read Full »
Why is my mother having breathing difficulties while walking and doing daily chores?
Query: Hi doctor, I am consulting for my mother. She had brain aneurysm surgery, almost six to seven years back. She also has some lung problem. She used to have asthma earlier, but recently she has problem in breathing while walking and doing daily chores. She has headache and her whole body aches. She is... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). She might be having tuberculosis in the past, because her CT (computed tomography) scan is suggestive of a fibrotic lung. This means ... Read Full »
I have a rapid heartbeat and breathlessness after COVID-19. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had COVID-19 a month ago, followed by bacterial bronchitis for which I have been treated with antibiotics and the treatment was stopped two weeks ago). However, I still have problems with any physical effort (even just walking or climbing two flights of stairs), pounding, rapid heartbea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should get pulmonary function test (PFT) done to rule out asthma and bronchitis. PFT (pulmonary function test) will also tell you about the severity of the disease, and treatment is based on severity only. You may need ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I had difficulty breathing when I visited a doctor two months ago. I was prescribed Prednisone and Albuterol treatment for a week. Shortness of breath persisted for which I visited the ER and the doctor took a CT scan and I was diagnosed with COPD. Then I went to a pulmonologist who pre... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. I have gone through the reports you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient's identity). I suggest you try Indacaterol (Glycopyrronium bromide and Lactose) and Tiotropium (Tiotropium bromide monohydrate... Read Full »
What causes shortness of breath while lying down?
Query: Hello doctor. My close friend is a 21-year-old male. He is an occasional smoker (and does not exercise much). For some time, he has been experiencing shortness of breath while lying down. This does not occur every single day or every time he lays down, but sometimes. Very rarely (I think only once),... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your question. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the detailed history you have given. In my opinion, he should undergo few reports like chest X-ray, electrocardiogram (ECG), and 2D echo to rule out heart and lung diseases. Better to quit smoki... Read Full »
I breathe in chemical fumes and got chest congestion and shortness of breath. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I happened to breathe fumes from chemical exposure two days ago, got tightness in chest sternum and a little shortness of breath. When biking the next day and did fine. After riding a bike I had a little phlegm but now have irritated trachea and still a little tightness in sternum. It ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. This kind of exposure can cause bronchitis. It is the inflammation of airways. This inflammation causes cough and bronchoconstriction which in turn cause wheezing, breathing difficulty, etc. All these events depend on many factors. But the ... Read Full »