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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Treatment For COPD And Bronchitis

I have been through a very stressful filled year. I also have COPD. In March I had an exacerbation that put me in the hospital for 11 days. I had 2 strains of the flu, bronchitis and pneumonia all at the same time. I did not go into the hostile using oxygen but when I left I was. I am on oxygen now with the hopes of getting off of it soon. I still feel most days as though I have underlying flu symptoms. Lately my hair has been falling out excessively but my nails continue to grow so I am just wondering if I should be concerned. Is it possible that I would have these symptoms so long after being sick?
Fri, 23 Sep 2016
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Hi welcome to health care magic...

You are having exacerbated COPD....

For that prescribed bronchodilator inhaler like ipratropium bromide can be used. ....

If needed levosalbutamol nebulization given when required...

If your arterial oxygen level low than oxygen therapy needed....

Pulmonary rehabilitation that is graded exercise will be beneficial...

Avoid smoking and keep dust exposure minimum...

Take care

Advise : Regular pulmonologist follow up
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Suggest Treatment For COPD And Bronchitis

Hi welcome to health care magic... You are having exacerbated COPD.... For that prescribed bronchodilator inhaler like ipratropium bromide can be used. .... If needed levosalbutamol nebulization given when required... If your arterial oxygen level low than oxygen therapy needed.... Pulmonary rehabilitation that is graded exercise will be beneficial... Avoid smoking and keep dust exposure minimum... Take care Advise : Regular pulmonologist follow up