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Female | 22

Why have I been coughing and struggling to breathe?

I've been coughing for more than 3 weeks and sometimes I find it hard to breathe

1 Answer
Dr. Shweta Bansal

Pulmonologist

Answered on 27th May '24

It seems like you’re having a hard time. Not being able to breathe well and coughing for more than 3 weeks is strange. A bad cold or even asthma can cause these problems. But it could also mean that there’s something wrong with your lungs. If you don’t take care of it right away, then you might have even more trouble later on. Usually, you’ll need drugs that help you breathe better and cure any infection. So I think seeing a pulmonologist as soon as possible would be the best thing to do.

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Questions & Answers on "Pulmonologyy" (347)

My name is Amal 31 years old. I have some breathing problem and using Serflo 125 synchrobreathe. now in heavy rain i have cold and cough please suggest best medicine for nebulizer

Male | 31

Serflo 125 synchrobreathe is good but you need something more. You may want to try using Budecort respules with your nebulizer. These will help reduce any swelling inside your air passages which should make them wider and easier to breathe through. Do not forget about following the prescribed dosage exactly as instructed. But do visit your doctor before starting the medication.

Answered on 23rd Aug '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after my dad that has end of life copd.hes not eating much very weak talks in his sleep and fidgety and is getting withdrawn from peopl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

Dr. Shweta Bansal

I am 18 years old and my question is can I share room TB patien like my uncle

Male | 18

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infection that mainly affects the lungs. Symptoms include coughing, chest pain, weight loss, and fatigue. TB is a contagious disease that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Your uncle should stay in his room until he finishes his treatment, as TB can spread to others. To prevent this, certain measures should be followed. It's important to follow your doctor’s advice to protect both yourself and your uncle.

Answered on 16th Oct '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Lungs transplant after at the age of 74

Male | 74

A lung transplant is a major surgery in which one person's damaged lungs are replaced with healthy ones from a donor. At the age of seventy-four, the body may not tolerate new lungs as well as when it was younger, which can cause some complications. The symptoms that tell you that you need a lung transplant are severe dyspnea and a permanent lack of energy. It's a difficult decision and requires careful thought as well as consultation with professionals.

Answered on 28th Oct '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Asthma and bronchitis ki problem hai

Male | 25

Asthma and bronchitis are both breathing problems. These are symptoms of respiratory diseases such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, etc. Asthma is a condition that can be provoked by allergies, exercise, or cold weather, while bronchitis is mostly caused by viruses or smoking. It would be helpful to follow your medication regime, steer clear of triggers such as smoke or pollution, and live a healthy lifestyle through proper nutrition and regular exercise.

Answered on 4th Dec '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

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

What are the diseases that mimicks tb?

Male | 45

Several diseases can have symptoms that resemble tuberculosis, making diagnosis more challenging. Some conditions that mimic TB include non tuberculous mycobacterial infections, fungal infections, pneumonia, lung cancer, and sarcoidosis. These diseases can cause respiratory symptoms similar to Tb, such as cough, fever, and chest pain..

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Cough..very hard.........

Male | 30

Your cough sounds very inte­nse. A severe­ cough can signify illnesses like che­st infections, throat infections, allergie­s, or asthma. Stay hydrated, use a humidifier, and take­ cough medicine if require­d. If it persists, see a pulmonologist. Seve­re coughing fits are difficult. Coughs sometime­s indicate underlying conditions. Persiste­nt coughing warrants medical attention. Reme­dies like fluids and humidifiers provide­ temporary relief.

Answered on 24th July '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Good afternoon,I'm Mr.Tikei Kepeli from Papua New guinea,age around 40s and would like to enquire on my illness. 1.I experience hot,cold,vomit and head pain last year October 2023. 2. Doctor requested me to check HIV and and do chest xray for tubercolosis -Both results came negative and still I felt sick. 3. Jan-24 Doctor instructed me to check ESR and my ESR stands as 90 and Doctor suspected of Disimenated tubercolosis and put me on tuberculosis drug and after two weeks of tubercolosis drug went back to check esr,my esr came down to 35 from 90.Now i'm on second phase meaning it's 4 months of taking tubercolosis drug. But I'm still feeling all these. - one or two days I feel OK but after that; - I feel head heavy,joints num,feels like my stomach is empty,unconscious type and bit shortness of breath. - And it makes me hungry and I eat alot.Im not loosing much weight but still maintains my body. **I'm confused what type of sick is this? Please help me advise.

Male | 42

The­ tests show you may have a sickness. Your body is fighting it. The­ TB medicine is helping, but sickne­sses can take time to go away. Ke­ep taking your medicine like­ the doctor said. Tell the doctor if you fe­el new things. Stay hopeful! Follow what the­ doctor says.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

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