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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Shortness Of Breath

I have been feeling dizzy and like I'm empty not myself. Have had some coughing slight problems breathing , lower back pain and just all and all not feeling well. Dr last night took cxr said I have nodules on my lungs said she suspected emphazemia and said I have bronchitis. ?? Just don't feel right .. history of tb and a heavy smoker ?
Wed, 4 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Nodules on chest x-ray are mostly due to the past history of tuberculosis. Since you are a heavy smoker, the possibility of bronchitis is more likely. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about the severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Better to quit smoking as soon as possible.



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Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Shortness Of Breath

Hello, Nodules on chest x-ray are mostly due to the past history of tuberculosis. Since you are a heavy smoker, the possibility of bronchitis is more likely. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about the severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Better to quit smoking as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar