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This looks like asthma, can be confirmed with detailed questions
inhaled salbutamol is recommended than oral syrup for their side effects. Pressurized metered dose inhaler (pmdi) asthalin can be given with a spacer and face mask, if not relieved pmdi budesonide with salbutamol 100 mcg is better, 1 puff whenever cough occurs. Can be repeated in 15 minutes if no relief, step up with two puffs if no relief. Techniques of pmdi with space can be seen in youtube video by typing the brand name and ...more
inhaled salbutamol is recommended than oral syrup for their side effects. Pressurized metered dose inhaler (pmdi) asthalin can be given with a spacer and face mask, if not relieved pmdi budesonide with salbutamol 100 mcg is better, 1 puff whenever cough occurs. Can be repeated in 15 minutes if no relief, step up with two puffs if no relief. Techniques of pmdi with space can be seen in youtube video by typing the brand name and ...more
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Hello Vanshika...
The doctor who is treating the patient is competent enough to adjust the dosage of the antidiabetic medicines...
Better let him handle the case...
For second opininon you can consult with full case details as in such cases we cannot suggest treatment on random basis.
The doctor who is treating the patient is competent enough to adjust the dosage of the antidiabetic medicines...
Better let him handle the case...
For second opininon you can consult with full case details as in such cases we cannot suggest treatment on random basis.
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Mr. lybrate-user, daily consumption of defcort is injurious to health. It has not of side effects. More over copd is less likely to respond to steroids. U need to be started on inhalers.
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Dear Mr. lybrate-user, perfinidone is the mainstay treatment. In this condition, lung becomes like rope fibres, the size of the lungs reduces and hence there is difficulty in breathing (dam chadna) and cough is present. The above medication will halt the disease and prevents progress. Sadly no medicines available til now to reverse it. The only answer to this disease is lung transplantation. You can check few ipf groups on facebook. U can get few answers. There are trials going on, but the medic...more
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