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What Is The Treatment For Chronic Bronchitis In The Lungs?

hi my name is nazia Kauser and I would like to see to lungs special list. I had long term chronic bronchitis lungs problem I had treatment done back in 2003 oxygen was leaking and one side of lung shrieked. but now am very poorly that infected my left side really bad pain had traveled in my toes and ankle. kind of you if you can advice me or telephone me 0000 thank you
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Chronic bronchitis is progressive lung disease.
You need to take regular inhaled treatment.
So consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray to rule other pulmonary diseases.
3. PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT is must to know the severity of the bronchitis and treatment is based on severity only.
You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
You should also enroll in pulmonary rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises are done. These will improve your lung functions and reduce your symptoms.
Quit smoking if you are smoker. Take pulmonary vaccines like pneumococcal and influenza vaccines to prevent recurrent respiratory tract infections.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Consult pulmonologist and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Is The Treatment For Chronic Bronchitis In The Lungs?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Chronic bronchitis is progressive lung disease. You need to take regular inhaled treatment. So consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray to rule other pulmonary diseases. 3. PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT is must to know the severity of the bronchitis and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). You should also enroll in pulmonary rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises are done. These will improve your lung functions and reduce your symptoms. Quit smoking if you are smoker. Take pulmonary vaccines like pneumococcal and influenza vaccines to prevent recurrent respiratory tract infections. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.