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MBBS, MD Psychiatry, DNB (Psychiatry)

Psychiatrist•Kolkata
There is no right or wrong approach to it. But I must say that the best approach is that you have decided to quit smoking. This will power is the most important in both cases.
Lungs will purify in its own time but I will feel alive instantly when you quit smoking.
Try to make an effort to follow some substitute practices for quitting smoking. You can read about it.
If still doesn't get better then please see a psychiatrist who will
Help you by making a plan to help you quit.
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Fellowship in clinical Nephrology, DM - ...read more

Nephrologist•Bhopal
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Fluid removal by syringe I.e. Pleural tap can be done .it's your choice to follow doctors advice or not. Yes it can come back in few conditions depending upon cause. For symptomatic improvement it is necessary some time.
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MBBS

General Physician•Mumbai
As of now we can consider it to be normal and if cough is present than there is a chance for bronchitis
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MBBS

General Physician•Mumbai
Apart from taking symptomatic treatment I will suggest you to do kapalbharti and pranayam daily as per your capacity for a minimum of six months
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MRCPCH (London), DNB Paediatrics

Pediatrician•Mumbai
In India Non Tubercular Mycobacteria are first to infect. By the age of three years almost every one gets infected but disease does not happen. In fact if protects from Tuberculosis with cross antigenicity. The tests to diagnose when disease is not present are very specialized tests and there is no meaning of positive or negative results. If you have disease like lymphnode swelling or pleural effusion then slide identification tests or cultures can confirm the diagnosis.
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MBBS, DPM

Psychiatrist•Bangalore
Dear Govind,
Congratulations for planning to clear your lungs. The only way is quitting smoking. Since you are smoking only 1 year, comparatively it is easier to quit now than later. Nicotine stays in your lungs only for few hours. That is why you feel the need to smoke again. You also get withdrawal symptoms if you quit. But the tar which is deposited in the lungs can not be removed at all. Plan not to add more of tar by quitting smoking.
If withdrawal is a problem, please take the help...more
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Diploma in Diet and Nutrition, B.Pharma,...read more

Dietitian/Nutritionist•Gurgaon
Yes it is relative to belly fat. You need to reduce the fat. As fat decrease the LDH
LDH is an enzyme found in almost every cell of your body, including your blood, muscles, brain, kidneys, and pancreas. The enzyme turns sugar into energy. The LDH test measures the amount of LDH in your blood or other body fluid.
You need to take alkaline diet. So it will be better if you contact us here also by paying consult For detailed diet.
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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara
It needs to be checked properly. Without specific test cannot be confirmed of it being dangerous or not.
You may need to do CT scan.
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MD PHYSICIAN

General Physician•Delhi
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Inhomgenous opacity may mean anything starting from infection to advanced diseases Ideally any radiology report must be correlated clinically .A prominent hilar shadow on the chest x-ray suggests sarcoidosis, pulmonary hypertension or lymphoma. Other considerations include tuberculosis or a fungal infection, However, in some cases the isolated x-ray abnormality is not significant for any disease. To evaluate it further, a CT-scan and an electrocardiogram would be needed. Consult a pulmonologist ...more
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PGDCA, BA-Psychology, MA-Psychology, Phd...read more

Psychologist•Ghaziabad
Yes ofcourse you should quit smoking and chest pain be due to your bad eating habits go to bed 2 hours after taking your meal try to set a disciplined life style with light dinners.
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