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What Does The ESR Level Of 60 Suggest?

Hi, recently i got my chest xray and esr done...where my esr count is 60, i am 25 years old. i have been healthy until last couple of months where i have had cold, cough, sneezing, running nose, constant headache and congestion. have recently also started suffering from shortness of breath and wheezing. my doctor has to say everything is perfect and i need to keep my haemoglobin levels constant. even my sister is been going through the same problem since last month. i want to know how to keep the ESR level to its lowest and how do i get rid of cold, cough, sneezing, running nose, constant headache and congestion
Wed, 4 Nov 2015
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Hi. I can understand your concern.
You are mostly suffering from allergic rhinitis and asthma.Asthma is most common allergic disease which is not a curable disease but definitely controllable, by controlling the same you can lead a symptom free life. Usually presents with cough, wheezing, difficulty breathing and chest tightness. If not treated appropriately can be life threatening.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
It will also tell you about severity of the disease.
Allergic rhinitis is a due allergy to dust , pollens etc. Usually presents as running nose, excessive sneezing, blocked nose, headaches etc. It is ideally treated after consultation with a pulmonologist / allergist. Usually treated with intranasal steroids and anti leukotriens.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Does The ESR Level Of 60 Suggest?

Hi. I can understand your concern. You are mostly suffering from allergic rhinitis and asthma.Asthma is most common allergic disease which is not a curable disease but definitely controllable, by controlling the same you can lead a symptom free life. Usually presents with cough, wheezing, difficulty breathing and chest tightness. If not treated appropriately can be life threatening.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. Allergic rhinitis is a due allergy to dust , pollens etc. Usually presents as running nose, excessive sneezing, blocked nose, headaches etc. It is ideally treated after consultation with a pulmonologist / allergist. Usually treated with intranasal steroids and anti leukotriens. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.