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Female | 23

Do I Truly Have Asthma or Misdiagnosed?

I believe I was inaccurately diagnosed with BA asthma. Two weeks ago I had the flu and it was a bad episode as I was exposed to cold air. For the past year or so, it got difficult for me to exercise regularly as I used to do and while climbing the stairs as well. I have coughing fits that sound strange like it's deep from the lungs. I don't think I have wheezing but I got a whistle like sound whenever I'm exhaling through my nose not mouth. The doctor prescribed to me the circular purple inhaler yet I use the blue one called vintolen as I'm concerned. The spirometry test results were normal. I want to know whether I have asthma and should use the inhaler or not as the fits increase by being exposed to smoke and so on.

1 Answer
Dr. Shweta Bansal

Pulmonologist

Answered on 7th Mar '25

It sounds like you've been experiencing significant respiratory symptoms that can be concerning. Coughing fits, especially when they worsen with exposure to irritants like smoke, can suggest an underlying condition, potentially including asthma. While your spirometry results were normal, it’s essential to discuss your ongoing symptoms with your pulmonologist. They can reassess your diagnosis and the appropriateness of your inhaler. 

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Questions & Answers on "Pulmonology" (390)

i'm been detect have influenza. Tamiflu are no longer have used to me. May i know any other medicine or option that can reduce the effect of influenza?

Male | 27

The flu is caused by a virus, not bacteria. It can make you feel sick with symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, and body aches. Since taking Tamiflu is not in the picture anymore, it is vital that you take good rest, drink lots of water, and take pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help get rid of the symptoms. These help to relieve illness and severe pain. Make sure to stay at home and avoid infecting other people with flu.

Answered on 29th June '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Hello dr I am Suraj Gond from Azamgarh Up .I am suffering from cough and cold near about 5 days now time I feel some coughblood near about 3 days.tell me some ideas.

Male | 24

The problem you've got could be a respiratory infection. Coughing up blood or hemoptysis is when your blood vessels in the airways are irritated thus, the blood is released. Rest. Drink. Fluids. A hard no for smoking and polluted air. You can also use a humidifier, it will moisturize your throat and alleviate your cough. Nevertheless, in case the symptoms persist, or get worse, you are to consult a doctor for a proper evaluation and treatment.

Answered on 3rd Dec '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

I describe below our patient problem: 1. Suggestive of left renal mass with thrombus in left vein. 2. left paraaortic lymphadenopathy. 3. Visible part of chest shows multiple soft tissue nodules in basal segments of both lung, largest one - 3.2X 2.8 cm - suggest metastasis.

Female | 36

send reports initially

Answered on 10th July '24

Dr. N S S Gauri

Dr. N S S Gauri

Night sleep breathing problem

Male | 42

A persistent cough and runny nose could indicate whooping cough, especially if your baby recently had a fever and took antibiotics. Whooping cough is a contagious respiratory infection that causes severe coughing fits. Make sure your child rests, drinks plenty of water, and uses a cool-mist humidifier to ease the cough. Monitor their condition and contact their doctor if you have further concerns.

Answered on 7th Nov '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

I am a woman and have had a severe cold for about a week now.

Female | 22

A persiste­nt cold can be troublesome, with runny nose­s, coughing, sneezing, sore throats, and fatigue­. Viruses spread these­ common illnesses betwe­en people. Re­st, hydrate, and consider over-the­-counter remedie­s for relief. Gargling warm saltwater soothe­s sore throats. Seek me­dical attention if symptoms worsen or persist be­yond a week. 

Answered on 12th Aug '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

I am 17 year old female, I had a common cold that started with sore throat week ago and now I don't have a cold anymore, I didn't have cough during the cold (my throat was sore for the first 2 days but then on third day my nose started to be stuffy and I didn't have sore throat or cough at all). But like 2 days ago I started to feel not pain, but like weird sensation in area of bronchi, but its not pain, just like a sensation I feel when I breathe. Its not all the time but I noticed it. I don't have cough, or any other symptoms and my cold is like 90% gone at this point, but I don't know what that sensation might come from and I don't think its bronchitidis since I dont cough, I dont have fever, and I feel generally good, just sometimes when I breathe I feel that sensation in area of bronchi as I mentioned and it doesnt make me cough, just like sometimes to slightly make that cough sound but its not cough if you know what I mean. What could be the cause and how can I get rid of it? Also, I dont know if its going to help but I sleep on my left side every night and lately I think it caused me a bit of pain in shoulder/upper chest area from being in that position all night long. So perhaps could It be caused my some pulled muscle or something from sleeping in wrong position ? Thank you for your answer.

Female | 17

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

My CT Scan report. Area of ground glass opacification is seen in the right lower lobe. A tiny subpleural nodule is seen in the right lung on image #4-46. What meant by it in easy and understandable words

Male | 32

Based on the CT scan report, here are a couple of findings:

Ground glass opacification in the right lower lobe: This refers to an area in the lung that appears hazy or cloudy on the CT scan. It can indicate various conditions, such as inflammation, infection, or early stages of lung disease.

Subpleural nodule in the right lung: This refers to a small abnormality or growth detected in the right lung, near the outer lining of the lung. The exact nature of the nodule would need further evaluation to determine if it is benign (non-cancerous) or potentially malignant (cancerous).

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Sir, my ESR is 64 or there is infection in the right region in the x-ray, do I have TB? And I am on antibiotics (IV Fluid) but the infection has still not gone down, so what should I do next?

Female | 23

You expre­ssed worry about tuberculosis. TB affects blood te­st results like ESR, causing high readings. It cre­ates infections visible on X-rays too. Howe­ver, these signs are­ not exclusive to TB. Various infections or dise­ases produce similar effe­cts. The antibiotics not clearing the infe­ction is concerning. It suggests the ne­ed for different me­dication or further tests. Finding the root cause­ is vital. 

Answered on 23rd July '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Answered on 28th Aug '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Since couple of days, I ’m suffering with cold cough and fever .. to treat I referred previous prescription of my family doctor and took following medicines - Zyrocold - 1-0-1 Zyzal - 1-0-1 Solvin - 1-0-1 Calpol - as & when required Mucinac - 1-1-1 but still I’m not recovering My sugar and thyroid is in limits with regular medicines

Female | 56

Taking medicine­s didn't help you feel be­tter, that's concerning. Colds, coughs and feve­rs are often viral, requiring tailore­d treatment. Stay hydrated, we­ll-rested and nourished. Howe­ver, revisit your doctor for re-e­valuation. Tests may reveal the­ issue, allowing adjusted treatme­nt. Struggling through illness alone risks complications.

Answered on 28th Aug '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

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