Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Health Feed

Pulmonary Function Tests or PFTs are a set of tests that are used to determine, measure or observe the functioning of the lungs. The most common pulmonary function tests used are spirometry, gas diffusion, and lung plethysmography.

Highlights of pulmonary function tests

A spirometry test is used to measure the amount of air inhaled and exhaled. It also measures the amount of time taken to complete a respiration cycle.
Lung plethysmography measures the amount of air in the l...more

When a blood clot blocks one or more arteries in your lungs the condition is known as pulmonary embolism. It can cause a decrease in the oxygen levels in your blood, damage to your lungs due to sudden restrictions in the flow of blood along with adverse effects on other parts of your body. Life-threatening blockage can cause death if left untreated and you should immediately contact your health care provider to get a proper diagnosis. Pulmonary embolism requires various lab tests and generally r...more

Do check with pulmonologist.

The respiratory system, through which air enters the body, is prone to disorders, and most of them are infections. Micro-organisms thrive in the air around us and can gain easy access to the system through the air that we inhale. Therefore, respiratory issues are very common, but also not always a cause for concern. Most respiratory disorders would have common symptoms including coughing, chest pain, sputum production with varying features, shortness of breath, wheezing, etc.

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See, if you have asthma, I can say that you are in the right way to continue medication. But I would like to continue low dose steroid inhaler rather than montelukast or levocetrizine. If I can get your pft report and clinical examination finding of your chest, it would be better prescription. Chest physician can give you the better way for disease control! still I wish all the best! bhalo thakben!

It can stopped.
And improved by homoeopathic treatment.
There s no effective treatment in allopathy.
You can consult me at lybrate.

Yes it can be dangerous.
Take proper check up and treatment.
You can consult me at lybrate for Homoeopathic treatment.

The respiratory system, through which air enters the body, is prone to disorders, and most of them are infections. Micro-organisms thrive in the air around us, and can gain easy access to the system through the air that we inhale. Therefore, respiratory issues are very common, but also not always a cause for concern. Most respiratory disorders would have common symptoms including coughing, chest pain, sputum production with varying features, shortness of breath, wheezing, etc.

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Have h done x-ray of chest. If no, then get it done. If you have no problem or symptoms then don't worry. Live your normal life without fear.

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you should go to physician to confirm the diagnose and for a permanent treatment, you may start homoeopathy treatment and for homoeopathy treatment, you may contact us.