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Female | 19

19-year-old female drank bleach, experiencing chest pain, cough: What now?

I'm a 19 year old female. I drink a shot of bleach and have chest pain, cough, nausea, shortness of breath, and I feel hot. This all happened yesterday april 30th at 1 am.

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Dr. Shweta Bansal

Pulmonologist

Answered on 23rd May '24

Ingesting bleach may cause these effects by irritating your respiratory and digestive systems. It’s risky and should be treated as a medical emergency. Always remember that bleach is harmful if swallowed and could injure your internal organs in the future.

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Hi, my name is aiden i am 14 years old and I've been wondering if there something wrong with me when i lay down on my chest i find it a lil hard to breathe sometimes i wonder if its axizety or i might be overthinking but other then that ive been having axizety making it hard for me to sleep and i just feels like my eyes are close but im not getting any sleep what should i do

Male | 14

When you lay on your chest and it feels hard to get air in, that could be from anxiety. Anxiety also makes it difficult for people to sleep well at night.  You can learn how to control your breathing when talking about it with them and other ways of calming down too if they know about it. Try doing things before going to bed like making a routine so that every time before sleep you will make sure that you get into bed more easily also practice good habits around sleep like not watching any screens an hour before bedtime because they keep awake longer which means fewer hours spent resting. If these symptoms stay or get worse then maybe it's time to see the doctor and tell them what’s been happening.

Answered on 13th June '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

If lunch damage possible to recover

Female | 52

Discomfort, bre­athing difficulties, or coughing fits could signal lung troubles. To aid re­covery, resting up, staying hydrated, eating well, and listening to doctors advice­ are crucial steps. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

I am looking after my dad that has end of life copd.hes not eating much very weak talks in his sleep and fidgety and is getting withdrawn from peopl

Male | 83

Extreme fatigue and loss of appetite could be caused by COPD. Sometimes people may talk while asleep, be restless, or become unresponsive during this period. This means that the body is extremely weak. Right now, what is most important is to make sure he is relaxed all the time, don’t force him to eat too much but give him small amounts of food often. 

Answered on 13th June '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

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Hi sir, h r u? my brother got lung cancer he is in 4th stage he worked with parrots for 2 years what is the solution sir pls reply me sir ?

Male | 34

reports are required initially.....

Answered on 21st June '24

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i recently got tested for covid and was positive and i haven’t had a fever for 48 hours but i took another test and it came back positive but have no symptoms just a sore throat from dry cough am I good to hang with friends?

Male | 19

It's good that you haven't had a fever for 48 hours, that's a positive sign. Nonetheless, the sore throat you may be able to catch from a dry cough may as well mean that you are infected and may still be contagious. Staying at home and keeping away from people is the best way to protect other people from infection. Continue with the fluids, take your rest, and check your symptoms regularly. 

Answered on 23rd Sept '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

My mother has sarcoidosis fibrotic ILD patient.last night her oxygen saturation 87 to 90. But physically she is normal .plz suggest what should i do.

Female | 66

The scarred and stiff lung tissue in sarcoidosis fibrotic ILD makes it hard for air to get in.  If her oxygen level drops below normal, she does not have enough oxygen in her body. It can be really bad. Even if she seems fine, low oxygen can hurt her. Assure that her doctor’s instructions for using oxygen are strictly followed. In case there is no improvement, call for emergency medical services immediately.

Answered on 14th June '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Treatment for pneumonia in children

Male | 25

Treatment for pneumonia in children typically involves antibiotics if it's caused by bacteria, and supportive care for viral pneumonia. Rest, fluids, and fever-reducing medications are also essential. However, severe cases might need hospitalization for oxygen therapy and intravenous fluids. It's important to consult a pediatrician for the right diagnosis and treatment plan.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Persistent wet cough. Recurent througout the day

Female | 22

A persistent wet cough that is recurrent throughout the day may indicate an underlying respiratory issue. You need to consult a professional for evaluation and appropriate treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

I'm having breathing problem, chest pain,back pain and dry cough

Female | 26

I suggest visiting a pulmonologist within the shortest run for your breathing problem and dry cough. These symptoms may mean a respiratory infection or something that can progress to more serious problems such as asthma or bronchitis. For your chest and back pain, however, see a consultant orthopedic specialist who will discover and treat muscle and bone problems as needed. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

I have a lot of cough and shortness of breath, what medicine can I take?

Male | 19

ALOT of cough and shortness OF BREATH may indicate BRONCHITIS.. Medicine like ALBUTEROL may help.. Consult your DOCTOR before taking any medication..

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

When on ventilator no sedation. How to lower breathing.

Female | 65

When patients are on the ventilators it is common to give them a sedation to keep them comforable and to give them a relief from the pain. In most instances,the sedation is not required and in a few cases,the sedation might even turn out to be harmful. Likewise, if a patient will be taking off the ventilator should be in co-operation with a pulmonologist or respiratory specialist who adjusts the setting of the ventilator or administers other treatments such as medication.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

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