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Male | 24

Why is my PCV level 43 causing symptoms?

Please am having shortness of breath sometimes and I have problem sometimes to swallow my own saliva my saliva try up sometimes. I went to go do PCV test and it’s show my blood level is 43 Is that too much and can that be the reason for all this that am feeling because I went yo do echo test and I was told my heath is ok Can 43 packed cell volume normal cause all this please I need answer maybe if I can go donate

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Dr. Shweta Bansal

Pulmonologist

Answered on 20th Nov '24

Your packed cell volume (PCV) of 43% is within the normal range for most adults. Shortness of breath and difficulty swallowing saliva can be caused by various conditions unrelated to your PCV level. It’s important to consult a pulmonologist for your breathing issues and a gastroenterologist for your swallowing difficulties to get a proper diagnosis and treatment.

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Answered on 28th Aug '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Hi I have asthma and i have been quite breathless tonight could you help please

Female | 29

 Asthma inflames and narrows airways, making breathing difficult. Use­ your inhaler as directed. Sit straight and bre­athe slowly, deeply. If still struggling, se­ek medical help or go to the ER. Control asthma with re­gular check-ups and medications. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Bronchovesicular prominance i peri hillar and lower zone seen... Symptoms stuffy nose sometimes running m and no other symptoms plzz help me doctor m to scared

Male | 21

follow these herbal combination for complete cure, Maha Laxmi Vilas ras 1 tablet twice a day, sitopiladi avleh 10 gms twice a day, after breakfast and dinner with water, send your reports initially

Answered on 11th Aug '24

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Male | 15

A sore throat and a runny nose could mean that you have a cold. The common cold is usually caused by a virus that is easily spread from person to person. To help yourself feel better, rest a lot, drink warm beverages such as tea and honey, and also gargle salt water which will soothe your throat. Typically it clears up within a few days.

Answered on 7th 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

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

Sidi per chadhte hue sans phoolta hai

Male | 39

Asthma is a condition where your lungs tighten, making it difficult to breathe normally. You might feel like you can't take a full breath because your airways narrow. An inhaler, prescribed by your doctor, contains medicine to help open those airways. It's important to keep your inhaler close and use it when your asthma flares up. Properly managing your asthma keeps you safe and healthy.

Answered on 24th Sept '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

What to do if adult or old age is not able to sleep and has heat rate 122 and oxygen level 74

Female | 100

If someone­ older can't sleep we­ll and their heart beats rapidly at 122, with low oxyge­n at 74, there may be an issue­. Symptoms like a racing pulse or poor oxygenation ofte­n stem from heart or lung problems. Se­eking medical care promptly is crucial to pinpoint the­ exact underlying reason for the­se signs and receive­ appropriate treatment.

Answered on 6th Aug '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

I am 41 year old. I recently had cough and cold then I took some drugs. Though the cough is gone, but for some days now anytime I cough my breath ceases

Male | 41

According to the research you've put forward, it is likely that you might have a disease known as asthma. Wheezing can occur during a cough when asthmatic patients have trouble breathing. This is a result of opened, inflamed, and tightened air tubes. In addition to coughing, other symptoms may include wheezing and chest tightness. One of the ways to cope is by staying away from irritants such as smoke or dust.

Answered on 10th Aug '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

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