My mother is coughing, can it be cancer?
Question: My 72 year old mother has a cough for 4 weeks now. She has a bad and consistent cough which began just a few days after having had high fever. The cough is dry with a little transparent mucus …
Category: Pulmonology
Suffering from shortness of breath associated with high blood pressure?
I am a 60-year-old woman suffering from a condition that can be described as shortness of breath associated with high blood pressure (it goes as high as 180+/120 systolic/diastolic). This problem has started about three months ago and it continues …
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I have two blood clotting conditions . Antiphospholipid syndrome and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?
Hi I have two blood clotting conditions . Antiphospholipid syndrome and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. I was diagnosed with these conditions approx 10-12 years ago after the birth of my 4th child whom I had a normal birth but ended up …
I’ve been short of breath, I’ve had a tight feeling in my chest?
I’ve been short of breath, I’ve had a tight feeling in my chest, I feel like I can’t get any air so I’m gasping for air, out of breath after I’ve done anything and no energy. It’s been since yesterday. …
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I have a crushing chest pain making it difficult to breath?
I have a crushing chest pain that feels like constant pressure making it difficult to breath. I am coughing up phlegm which has sometimes had streaks of blood in it. I also got chills and then it goes into hot …
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I had smoke inhalation, do I need to be concerned?
It is about 4:15 AM, 1/19/18. Two hours ago my truck caught on fire inside the cab. The whole cab filled with smoke, before I finally realized that the smoke was coming from inside the truck. My throat hurts, and …
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My mother has water in her lungs and in critical condition, what is the best course of action?
My mother was brought to the ER because of vomiting and difficulty breathing. The doctors found there was water in the lungs. She is in critical condition. What is the best course of action? Age: 79 Female Medications: levadopa/carbidopa, pramipexol …
Doctor said I might have light asthma, or is it Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
Im a 25 year old male, taking symbicort for 2.5 years. one puff twice a day. I just had a spirometry test and my FVC is 85% and my FEV1 is 80%. Took the reversibility test and saw no improvement. …
Diagnosed with bronchitis 5 days ago, I feel short of breath and my heart starts racing?
51 yr old female diagnosed with bronchitis 5 days ago. Taking amoxicillin, tessalon perles, Proair inhaler and guiafenisen. No wheezing, chest xray was okay. Some dizziness but could be from sinus congestion. O2 sats are great during the day when …
Diagnosed with bronchitis 5 days ago, I feel short of breath and my heart starts racing? Read more »
I have pain on inspiration, worse on deep breathing coughing sneezing?
I have pain on inspiration, worse on deep breathing coughing sneezing etc. Chest pain that is a constant dull ache but alot worse on laying flat. Pleuritic type pain on left side, not interested in eating as it hurts to …
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I almost passed out three times, diagnosed with acute bronchitis need second opinion?
In the last two weeks, I almost passed out three times. It starts with the feeling of blacking out and a sharp pain in the head. Other symptoms are nausea and vomiting, excessive sweating, shortness of breath and numbing/tingling feeling …
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After being released from hospital my mother is having breathing problems all the time?
My mother is 58 yrs old. Recently she had dengue and was admitted to hospital. After being released from hospital she is having breathing problems all the time. We consulted doctor and got to know that all sort of tests …
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I have been experiencing severe pricking sensation in the right side of my chest?
My name is (…). I am 45 years old. I am a healthy person. And I walk a lot. I have been experiencing severe pricking sensation in the right side of my chest. I feel suffocated when this happens. And …
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I suddenly feel extreme shortness of breath, dizziness, vertigo,sharp heaviness in skull, neck, anxiety and panic?
Hi Dr…I don’t have asthma..but whenever I drink a very cold/chilled beverage or even sit in air conditioner, I suddenly feel extreme shortness of breath, dizziness, vertigo,sharp heaviness in skull, neck, anxiety and panic. Now, this continues for many hours …
I was diagnosed with Pulmonary tuberculosis – Lung nodule, please advise?
I was diagnosed with PTB on RUL of my lungs last Feb and took Clarithro 500 7 days + erdosteine. But I didn’t had mucus so I failed to perform sputum testing. Now on my xray it showed a lung …
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I have shortness of breath? Admitted for Acute myocardial infarction?
patient 55yrs old,shortness of breath on exertion for last 2months,nd shortness of breath on lying along wd cough nd frothy sputum,no edema,allergy,cough,had appendicitis 30yrs ago admitted to hospital for ami relieved by sublingual tablets no history hp ,dm,rf ex smoker …
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I am having trouble breathing and have two holes in my chest?
Having trouble breathing and have two holes in my chest I have 2 holes in the left side of my chest and 4 gashes on my upper left torso, also have a few gashes on my left shoulder, and my …
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I developed breathing difficulties approx 2 years ago, which have worsened daily since?
I developed breathing difficulties approx 2 years ago, which have worsened daily since. I am consistently told by the doctor that I am hyper ventilating due to anxiety …. I only wish this were the case but it isn’t. I …
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My 50 year brother did a chest X-ray here are results, what do we do next?
My 50 year brother did a chest X-ray that came back with the following result: Moderately Enlarged Cardiac Size with CTR =0.57. Unfolded Aortic Arch. Increased Hilar Bronchia Markings. No Obvious Bone Fracture Or Dislocation. No obvious Effusion. Impression: Cardiomypathy …
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I’m feeling discomfort in chest I did ECG and chest x ray all normal?
Hi I’m feeling discomfort in chest since the past few days especially when I’m lying down to sleep. I think there is also shortness of breath but I am not sure. I had chest pain for which I did ECG …
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I suffer with asthma, the last few hours I have a been getting a shooting pain in my left side?
I suffer with asthma, the last few hours I have a been getting a shooting pain in my left side when I breathe. I also keep catching my breath and finding it hard to breathe. I have been taking my …
I cough up blood but have had a CT scan and bronchoscopy that all came back normal?
I am a 33 year old female. I cough up blood but have had a CT scan and bronchoscopy that all came back normal except for a cavitary lesion that was 2 cm. The doctor is watching it, and coughing …
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I have started waking up at night coughing up fluid and feeling like “drowning “?
Hi! I’m a 41 year old woman, non-smoking and generally in good health. In the past couple months I have started waking up at night coughing up fluid and feeling like “drowning “. Before Christmas last year I had a …
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My husband has been coughing up phlegm with bright red blood?
My husband has not been sick or had any virus, but Thursday he was couging in the morning and coughed up phlegm with bright red blood about 6 times a day. 2 times it was just streaked red, but the …
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Husband is having a hard time breathing especially lying down
Husband is 46, diabetic 20+ yrs, dr gave nat-oseltamivir 75mg n tyl 500 mg on Wed for flu. Plus flu symptoms, he’s having a hard time breathing especially lying down. He woke me up 5 am this morn, he said …
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Suffering from staph (Staphylococcus) aureus how do I get cured from this deadly infection?
Hi am suffering from staph aureus and have used so many antibiotics but to no avail pls how do I get cured from this deadly infection before it causes more damage
I start feeling strange with chest tightness and shortness of breath and sometimes wheezing?
I have a strange reaction and is always same day..Sunday night only! I start feeling strange with chest tightness and shortness of breath and sometimes wheezing(in my throat not in lungs). Is getting worst when lying down. Heart rate is …
I have problem breathing and its progressing?
I’m a 19 year old female i have been having health problems for a few years and been to many doctor non of which helped me i have problem breathing and its progressing now i have chest pain most of …
Small thrombus in distal right pulmonary artery should i start taking Xarelto (Rivaroxaban)?
The CT Scan Pulmonary Angio reads “small thrombus in distal right pulmonary artery at its bifurcation as described above minimally comprising the lumen”. My question is should i start taking Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) as prescribed by the doctor or should ask …
My son has a history of azthma now has croup?
My son is 5 years old. He has a history of azthma. Today he was rushed to the hospital because he was having trouble breathing. They said he has croup. My question is if it is ok to give cough …
I have two holes in my chest that blow bloody bubbles when I breathe?
i have two holes in my chest that blow bloody bubbles when i breathe and have 3 broken ribs on the left side. i also have 4 gashes on the same side. the holes in the left side of my …
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Cough that won’t go away, doctor prescribed decongestants, antibiotics and steroids, need second opinion?
Hi, I’m a 26 years old that have a productive cough that won’t go away. When it first started the doctor prescribed me antihistamines, after a month of those, I felt worse and another doctor prescribed decongestants, antibiotics and steroids. …
I developed pneumonia, wheezing, doctors don’t know what is wrong?
In October of 2015, I developed pneumonia. After that, I developed a intermittent wheeze. Since then, I have had pneumonia two more times. I have a history of smoking, I am a 32 year old male, and I have no …
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I have anemia! I was diagnosed with pneumonia, pain has now moved to my shoulder and ribs is it normal?
Hi i am a 18 yr old female, I have anemia! I was diagnosed with pneumonia on the 2/1/17 after having a cough and other symptoms for over 9weeks, the pneumonia is in my left lung, when I went to …
I suffer from dyspnoea with muscle cramps in arms and feet?
Nationality: Egyptian Residence: Egypt I suffer from some symptoms which can be summarized as the following: -Dizziness and continuous headache. -Ear fullness and tinnitus. -Blurring of vision. -Numbness sensation in the back. -Pricking sensation in both legs. -Amnesia, dyspnoea and …
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I have congenital diaphragmatic eventration, is Himalayan trekking advisable?
I am 61 year old male having congenital diaphragmatic eventration. I am an active cyclist. Is it is advisable for me to go for Himalayan trekking at altitude about 14000 ft. I am concerned about high altitude sickness and lack …
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I underwent a lung lobectomy, now the left side of my body is always cold?
Dear Doc, Im a 22 year old female, when I was very young ( 5 years old) ,had undergone a lobectomy for the left lung. Since then, I have fluctuating temperature in my body. Basically, my left hand side is …
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I have trouble breathing and I am coughing an awful lot, also my arm becomes uncomfortably numb and it’s even worse when I go into a coughing fit?
I am coming up to 18 years of age., I am asthmatic and have been diagnosed with Anxiety and Depression. The only medication I have to take are my inhalers – Seretide Accuhaler and the salbutamol Easyhaler. So I have …
I have asthma and I take ventolin inhaler and seretide inhaler,been having difficulty in breathing for 10 weeks and a constant cough for 6 months with clear phlemg
My name is (… female) 33 years old,I have asthma and I take ventolin inhaler and seretide inhaler,been having difficulty in breathing for 10 weeks and a constant cough for 6 months with clear phlemg,walking or climbing stairs make it …
I am a veteran who has beta thalassemia minor and asthma while in deployment in Afghanistan?
Hello! I am a veteran who has beta thalassemia minor, which lowers my body’s ability to carry oxygen efficiently. I have a consistently low hemoglobin count and I also recently developed asthma as a result of being exposed to burn …
Felt dizzy, pain in left arm, high b/p, fast heartbeat, rushed to hospital?
I am a 23 year old female, taking zolaire treatment for allergies, and having eating disorder (binge eating). Yesterday, felt weak all of a sudden, almost fainted, with pain and pressure in left arm. High BP 150/100, heart rate 120. …
Felt dizzy, pain in left arm, high b/p, fast heartbeat, rushed to hospital? Read more »
My 9 y/o boy was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (IPAH), what do you recommend?
Dear Doctors Hello 9-year-old boy three years ago with shortness of breath at rest and when you’re talking to a doctor pulmonologist and cardiologist referral and ipah disease was diagnosed. Sildenafild and bosentan reduced pulmonary arterial pressure to consume drugs. …
I have chronic shortness of breath?
Hi, I have chronic shortness of breath. I usually feel a tightness in the chest area at the same time, and I have to stop mid sentence to take a deep breath sometimes after every word or every second word. …
My mom has been coughing several times each day for the past 9 months, sometimes she spits clear mucous and vomits?
My mom is 58 years old, she has been coughing several times each day for the past 9 months, sometimes she spits clear mucous after coughing ano in the last two days she is following the mucous with a vomit …
I’m a 15 year old Rwandan girl, with Asthma and Thyroid, condition getting worse?
I am (…)[Female], currently living in Kigali, Rwanda and I am 15 years old. I have had a medical history of Asthma and Thyroid which I am currently living with. Due to some personal issues I made my conditions get …
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I’ve also got grade 3 asthma I went for a chest x-ray they said that was fine, but I still have a wheezing cough and pains?
I’ve had three lots of tablets for pleurisy I’ve also got grade 3 asthma I went for a chest x-ray they said that was fine, but I still have a wheezing cough and pains in my back, should I go …
I went to the ER on Tuesday because I was coughing up blood?
I went to the ER on Tuesday because I was coughing up blood. No cold or flu symptoms at the time. After X-ray, blood work, and cat scan they came back and said I had walking pneumonia. Since then I …
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Diagnosed with PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) 20 months ago and has gradually reduced his steroid dosage to zero?
My husband (62) was diagnosed with PMR 20 months ago and has gradually reduced his steroid dosage to zero. He is now very achey and we want to know if it is worthwhile to go back on a low (maybe …
I had pneumonia, pleurisy,pain doesn’t go away?
i had pneumonia when I was 16 and it was a bacterial infection I was in a lot of pain but we manage to catch it just in seconds. but my pain never went away and I’VE never had the …
I had a lung collapse and a severe asthma reaction,20 years later relapse with asthmatic exasperation?
I am a 35 year old male. I weigh 195 pounds and am 5 foot 9. I currently see a psychiatrist for OCD and Anxiety disorder. I am on 1-2 mg Alprazolam (as needed daily), and 200 mg of Sertraline. …
Had chest CT scan , primary care provider thinks it is fluid or an infection, can it be cancer?
I received the following report from a chest CT scan: There is evidence of a 3.2 cm x 1.6 cm x 2.5 cm irregular infiltration in the peripheral aspect of the superior segment of the left lower lobe. Air bronchograms …
I have cough, pneumonia, taking antibiotics, cough doesn’t go away?
After 1 week living again here in davao, when i woke up in the morning i have this soar throat and a dry cough, then after that i had a fever for 3 days because i just use a home …
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I was diagnosed with pneumonia and sepsis, cough is not getting any better?
I am a 52 yr old female. I take Lovastatin and Levothyroxin. 1 month ago I went to emergency room because of a cough that had been coming and going for a month and never had a fever phlegm was …
I was diagnosed with pneumonia and sepsis, cough is not getting any better? Read more »
My mother has Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and coughing blood?
hi docter my mother is 42 and a MDR TB patient and uses her treatment everyday but she is still coughing blood can you tell me what is wrong please it happens regularly I really need your help please tell …
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I recently had an xray: ill-defined patchy mixed air space, interstitial, no focal consolidation?
I am a 49 year old male. I recently had an xray that came back saying. There are some ill-defined patchy mixed air space and interstitial opacities seen in the left perihilar region. Notably adjoining the left upper lobe pulmonary …
I have HCV, asthma and chronic bronchitis. For the past 4 days I have had bad upper and lower GI cramps?
I am a 36y/o Hispanic male, 6’2, 255lbs. I have HCV, asthma and chronic bronchitis. For the past 4 days I have had bad upper and lower GI cramps followed by a semi-soft bowel movement. The bowel movements occur approx …
I had a spontaneous pneumothorax and I ended up getting a chest tube on the left lung?
Hi I’m a 21 year old, tall & Lanky about 155-160 lbs and about 6 months ago I had a spontaneous pneumothorax and I ended up getting a chest tube on the left lung and was in the hospital for …
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I have been coughing since last two months. I am taking anti histamin tablet but it does not work?
I am 26 yrs old, female. I have been coughing since last two months. I am taking anti histamin tablet but it does not work. I am coughing continuously. i am feeling itchiness inside my chest and throat. This make …
Is it likely/possible for me to have pulmonary hypertension given the triggers, symptoms and diagnosis?
Hi Doctor, I am a 19-year old female, underweight but have been active and healthy before the onset of my symptoms. I experience multiple symptoms daily including: Fatigue Dizziness Lightheadedness Brief loss of conciousness Fast resting heart rate Numbing of …
I have been coughing everyday non-stop, throwing up and my nose would bleed ?
Hello there. I’m 21 years of age and I’m a female. I moved out of state two years ago and every since then i have been coughing everyday non-stop. I moved backed a year ago to the original state i …
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7 year old girl, respiratory infection, rash,taste buds enlarged, Reactive Airway and Cough Variant Asthma?
7 year old female with an upper respiratory infection – stuffy/runny nose, heavy productive cough with lots of wheezing. Took her first full dose of prednisolone today (10ml by mouth 2 times per day – 15mg/5ml) ahe is doing breathing …
Pain left breast, cough, 103 fever, cannot sleep on side?
I m 27 years old female.i have much pain in left side breast down wards and upper shoulder in neck.with long breath I have much pain.i have cough also.i take medicines nims,methekobal,ceproxsan,moved.before 3days I hve 103 fever for 12 days.oxida …
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I ‘ve have difficulty breathing, blocked nose,runny nose, teary eyes for long time, now chest pains ?
I am 32 year old male, i have had these symptoms for a long time sneezing (can last for thirty minutes after a shower and morning as well),difficulty breathing, blocked nose,runny nose, teary eyes, i feel itchiness around the chest …
I have pain in chest, my doctor thinks it is inflammation but I am not sure?
23 Male I’ve been having pain in the left side of my chest for about 2 years now. I’ve seen my doctor multiple times, but she doesn’t really know what it could be other than some kind of inflammation. My …
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My mouth just filled with dark red blood?
Dear All, i am 32 yr old male. have a no real medical history of illness apart from i suffer with anxiety and depression for which i currently take no medication. over recent months my insides have not been working …
I wake myself up at night, I feel myself pausing on my breath then breathing again
27, Female, No bad medical history I’ve always been healthy and every time I go to doctors they always tell me I’m healthy. I’ve never had surgery or anything worse than a fever. I have been a vegetarian for 2 …
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Sprayed and breathed in too much Raid, now feel exhausted and hard to breathe?
Question: I’m 26 years old, (27 on Monday) and there were 3 spiders in my bedroom, so panicking, I grabbed raid and sprayed them until they were visibly dead. It was a large amount of raid, and I was too …
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I have a problem with my lungs, diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia?
Hello i am a 26 year old male.My problem started in late May 2016 when i came down with a fever, cough and overall sickness.i went to the hospital and they said i likely have a virus.They sent me home …
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I get out of puff by just sitting down, had chest infection 2 yrs ago?
lots of Phlegm after laying down get out of puff by just sitting down if walking stair (I do that every day) get acid feeling in my legs no coughing had chest infection 2 yrs ago with 2 lots of …
I get out of puff by just sitting down, had chest infection 2 yrs ago? Read more »
I do a lot of cardio exercises, but now lungs hurt, I have bad cough that tastes blood?
Hi, I do a fair bit if cardio, but sometimes when we have to do quick sprints and I am breathing hard, i start coughing and my lungs hurt and when I stop I have a bad cough and can …
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Question: My mom has bronchitis..breathing heavily but…
Chest X-Ray of my Mom, whose age is around 65 years, is indicating bronchitis (mentioned in x-ray report) although she doesn’t show any usual symptoms of bronchitis. The only symptom she shows is panting (breathing heavily) if walking bit fast …
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Question: Not able to breathe when exercising when I have used my Ventolin?
Hi I m 19 and female. Medical history severe depression, anxiety, PTSD and asthma. Have a heart murmer but told not to worry. I m very active exercise everyday and night. Question why am I not able to breathe when …
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Question: I have breathing problems…is it related to my stuttering?
I am 32 yrs old ,female, single. I have worked in laboratory of chemical analysis of drug for 10 years. 1. I feel that air is not enter completely into the body when inhale.It means that i don’t get deep …
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Question: My wife has copd and stopped her breather?
My wife has copd, she has stopped using Spiriva and her breather and is sleeping all the time. What is the prognosis? Should I inform her G.P. Thanks
Question: Sporadic episodes of shortness of breath, feet and hands bright red?
Hello I am currently undiagnosed and am needing some advice/ possible diagnosis on my health. It started 9 years ago when I was admitted to ICU with Pericarditis, Pleural Effusion, Cardiac Tamponade. My symptoms only started about a week before …
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Question: Bad pain in my thoracic – orthopedic doctors baffled
Have pretty bad pain in my thoracic, neck too but thoracic is very bad. The pain goes through to my chest and this is on the left side. Have done stress test and EKG to rule out heart. Have done …
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