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What Causes Recurring Bronchitis With Excess Mucus Build-up, Weight Loss And Breathlessness?
Question: hi my name is XXXXXXX from XXXXXXX i have had repeated bronchitis which was not properly diagonised so at date i get repeated infection begins with sputum and lots,weight losss due to loss in appetite,and breathlessness.
my ct scan done in sept14 is attached.i have been given anti biotics but the problem persists.as the ct scan shows that not all of lungs are bad,and also if some dead tissues are removed by surgery then my problem might be solved to a great extent.also my breathlessness will be taken care of.though i have breathlessness i am able to take a full breath.
my ct scan done in sept14 is attached.i have been given anti biotics but the problem persists.as the ct scan shows that not all of lungs are bad,and also if some dead tissues are removed by surgery then my problem might be solved to a great extent.also my breathlessness will be taken care of.though i have breathlessness i am able to take a full breath.
Brief Answer:
Get done PFT.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the report.
In my opinion, you should get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to know the severity of the bronchitis.
And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity.
So please let me know
1. What is your recent PFT report?
2. Which drugs you are taking at present? Are you taking any inhaled treatment?
3. Are you smoker?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Get done PFT.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the report.
In my opinion, you should get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to know the severity of the bronchitis.
And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity.
So please let me know
1. What is your recent PFT report?
2. Which drugs you are taking at present? Are you taking any inhaled treatment?
3. Are you smoker?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear DR,
AS SUGEESTED I WENT TO FORTIS FOR MY PFT.THE PRE SESSION WAS WITHOUT STRESS BUT THE POST SESSION TURNED OUT TO BE STRESSFUL.ONE NEW GIRL CAME AND SHE BOTCHED UP.ANYWAY THE RESULTS WOULD NOT BE MUCH BETTER.
I HAD STOPPED AMOXCILLIN AND SYSCAN150 FOR 3 DAYS.BEFORE TEST.
DEAR DOCTOR I CANNOT LIVE WITTH REPEATED INFECTION AND MUCUS AND DRUGS KINDLY SHOW A WAY SO THAT I CAN AVOID AND HAVE A GOOD LIFE.I ADMIT I AM RESPONSIBLE BUT THE LAST 5 YEARS I HAVE BEEN TO MANY DOCTORS BUT NONE COULD DIAGONISE.THIS IS THE STORY EVEN TODAY.TOP SPECIALIST DOES NOT EVEN SEE MY CT SCAN SAYS I HAVE FUNGAL.
DOCTOR WITH FOLDED HANDS I REQUEST YOU TO PLEASE HELP I CAN EVEN GO FOR SURGERY.
THANKS
i have not recieved the answer to my last question
AS SUGEESTED I WENT TO FORTIS FOR MY PFT.THE PRE SESSION WAS WITHOUT STRESS BUT THE POST SESSION TURNED OUT TO BE STRESSFUL.ONE NEW GIRL CAME AND SHE BOTCHED UP.ANYWAY THE RESULTS WOULD NOT BE MUCH BETTER.
I HAD STOPPED AMOXCILLIN AND SYSCAN150 FOR 3 DAYS.BEFORE TEST.
DEAR DOCTOR I CANNOT LIVE WITTH REPEATED INFECTION AND MUCUS AND DRUGS KINDLY SHOW A WAY SO THAT I CAN AVOID AND HAVE A GOOD LIFE.I ADMIT I AM RESPONSIBLE BUT THE LAST 5 YEARS I HAVE BEEN TO MANY DOCTORS BUT NONE COULD DIAGONISE.THIS IS THE STORY EVEN TODAY.TOP SPECIALIST DOES NOT EVEN SEE MY CT SCAN SAYS I HAVE FUNGAL.
DOCTOR WITH FOLDED HANDS I REQUEST YOU TO PLEASE HELP I CAN EVEN GO FOR SURGERY.
THANKS
i have not recieved the answer to my last question
Brief Answer:
Can you please upload the CT or x ray image?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having very severe obstructive airway defect.
Surgery is an option. But for this we need to see your recent CT scan.
Please let me know
1. Have you ever undergone 2d echo to rule out Pulmonary hypertension?
2. Are you taking any inhaled treatment?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Can you please upload the CT or x ray image?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having very severe obstructive airway defect.
Surgery is an option. But for this we need to see your recent CT scan.
Please let me know
1. Have you ever undergone 2d echo to rule out Pulmonary hypertension?
2. Are you taking any inhaled treatment?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
DEAR RESPECTED DOCTOR,
I am unable to upload the ct scan because it appears only black after scanning. i am uploading xray.
i have recently not done ct scan last on sept 14.
i have not undergone 2d echo ever.
i do not inhale anything.
i am not a smoker.but repeated untreated bronchitis is the answer.
you have answered me to my full satisfaction.i am not scared of surgery,i can manage the money.but i require a good surgeon who knows his work.suggestion would be welcome.
I am unable to upload the ct scan because it appears only black after scanning. i am uploading xray.
i have recently not done ct scan last on sept 14.
i have not undergone 2d echo ever.
i do not inhale anything.
i am not a smoker.but repeated untreated bronchitis is the answer.
you have answered me to my full satisfaction.i am not scared of surgery,i can manage the money.but i require a good surgeon who knows his work.suggestion would be welcome.
Brief Answer:
Surgery is the last option.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Before surgery, patient must have taken optimal medical treatment.
Inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) are main line therapy for bronchitis.
So you should first start inhaled treatment.
If this fails than surgical option can be considered.
So direct surgery is not advisable. You should first take optimal treatment for bronchitis.
Please let me know your exact symptoms, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Surgery is the last option.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Before surgery, patient must have taken optimal medical treatment.
Inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) are main line therapy for bronchitis.
So you should first start inhaled treatment.
If this fails than surgical option can be considered.
So direct surgery is not advisable. You should first take optimal treatment for bronchitis.
Please let me know your exact symptoms, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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