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What Causes Cough And Difficulty In Breathing?

my father had coughing problems since he stopped smoking 6 months ago, after 45 years of smoking 2-3 pack of cigarettes daily. 1 month ago he started having breathing problems and got dizzy when walking or do some normal activity, like holding something etc.

He went to radiologist and made x-ray of his lungs, but here in Serbia the still cant decide what it is.

I have an x-ray here:
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Is it a cancer or something else like COPD
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of COPD (chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease) is more likely in your father's case.
PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) is must for the diagnosis of COPD.
PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
He will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.
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What Causes Cough And Difficulty In Breathing?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of COPD (chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease) is more likely in your father s case. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) is must for the diagnosis of COPD. PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. He will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.