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Some patients with copd have increased mucus production. This is because they have more goblet cells than people without copd. They may also have oversized mucus glands in their airways. This overproduction results in a chronic cough.

History of att default
chronic history of smoking
blood in cough, fever ,weight loss, loss of appetite
take hrct thorax
sputum culture.

Please note that this could be due to several factors such as acid reflux, asthma, chronic bronchitis, ect
hence do chest x-ray first
avoid cold in any form. Stay warm
keep bowels clear
take honey ginger twice daily for now.

Dear lybrate-user, duolin nevulisation is a temp solution. She needs to be evaluated properly for her illness.

Yes, consult pulmonologist
they will detect cause for your allergy
then they prescrib some medication.

Dear lybrate-user ji
ssa!
this condition needs some long term planning. Ayurveda along with some good supplements will help you in this condition. You are young and your recovery can be better.
Should you need a consultation, please come online and have a chat with me.
Thanks! Dr.

Do regular exercise, deep breathing exercises, by proper homeopathic treatment it's very much curable.

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1. By laparoscopy if you mean minimally invasive thoracic surgery. It is better.
2. Selecting procedure for surgery is all about customizing it for the type and extent of lung cancer and according to patient compliance.
3. Without knowing disease burden, its hard to select what's best for your patient.

Dear lybrate-user
sorry to hear this. Pneumothorax is air in the lungs. It is not always critical. Depends on how severe it is. However, you mentioned that your father has been on the ventilator. Whether the situation is critical will also depend on how his reponse to ventilator has been. Speak freely to the consultant treating your father. All the best.