Medical Advice on "Pulmonology (Asthma Doctors)"

I coughed up something that looked like a worm. Could I have a worm cast in my right lung?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is just phlegm and nothing else. Do not worry, such kind of a productive cough is common in viral bronchitis. Your treatment is going right. I would j...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

Does mixing alcohol with antibiotics slows down healing in an asthmatic patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I guess you are taking medicines for bronchitis and pharyngitis. So most probably it is an antibiotic medicine. Generally, we advise to take medicines after food with water, and within limits taking some medicines wit...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Amolkumar W Diwan

My uncle has fluid in the left lung with a lump in it. Is it necessary to do a biopsy for the lump?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you said, your uncle is suffering from left pleural effusion with left lung cancer. According to your history, he is very symptomatic and needs draining of fluid frequently to relieve dyspnea. Also, your doctor ha...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Amolkumar W Diwan

Inhaled a substantial amount of sanded grout. Feeling shortness of breath,throat irritation. Can you help?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have surfed your links and understood your problem in detail. (attachments removed to protect patient identity) After silica exposure you are suffering from what is called as acute silicosis. Acute silicosis...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Amolkumar W Diwan

What is the treatment for chronic cough in a 4-year-old asthmatic patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Asthma can be exacerbated with a lot of external factors, the external factor like dust, cold, hot climate, pollen's causes irritation and eventual inflammation in small airway resulting in obstruction of airways, as ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews

My mother has lung fibrosis. Can she take Lumenac and Pirfenex together?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through your history, it is obvious that your mother is suffering from IPF (UIP). She is taking Ivepred 10 and Lumenac 600 mg for the last two years. Swelling on face and legs could be because of the stero...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Amolkumar W Diwan

My lung pain worsens when I take deep breath or sneeze. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you said, you had left chest pain for 10 days, and all reports are normal, it is very difficult to interpret it. You should elaborate your history in detail, including your history or similar episodes in the past. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Amolkumar W Diwan

What are the side effects of Foracort inhaler?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you rightly said, Foracort inhaler (combination of Budesonide and Formoterol) is advised for asthmatic bronchitis. It must be taken before any workout. This kind of inhaler controls the inflammation in the airways an...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Amolkumar W Diwan

What is the test and medication available for wheezing in a 5-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your child may be tending to develop asthma and allergy. When investigating the child with wheezing, it is better to get her clinically examined by the pediatrician or a pediatric pulmonologist. The tests required inc...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

What is the treatment and life expectancy for chronic bronchitis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. About chronic bronchitis, it is a part of a disease called COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It is diagnosed by the history of heavy smoking, which is the most important factor in controlling the disease a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mohammad Asran