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First ascertain the cause of the pneumonia
usually the pediatrician will go for sputum or gastric lavage if these are inconclusive or negative results then on has to anyhow involve a chest physician/ pulmonologist to perform pediatric bronchoscopy which apparently I do.
The bronchio alveolar lavage or washings will give good positive results in terms of finding out the bacteria causing pneumonia and one can give antibiotics accordingly for pneumonia.
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
A recurring fever is one of the main symptom of a group of diseases called periodic fever syndrome. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.

Daily morning brisk walk or jog for atleast 15-20 minutes.
Daily yoga especially kapal bhati and anulom vilom - 100 reps each. Check you pulmonary function test now and repeat after 6 months, you will see the results
do text consult me for further diagnosis and treatment or if you still have some doubts you want to clear.

If you are worried best would be to do an abg for pao2 which is most accurate.
And do cbc for hb
spo2 is not accurate representation of oxygen levels
if you are suffering from copd then 88-92 is ok level
do contact me for further diagnosis and treatment or if you still have some doubts you want to clear.

Record your self sleeping if possible and check if your breathing do stop for more than 20 seconds.
It is called sleep apnea.
If possible do polysomnography/sleep study to detect sleep disorders.

Hi! ascoril has components which can cause tremors
must consult your physician before taking any other expectorant cough syrup.

Monitoring for signs of illness in your dog is crucial for detecting health issues early and seeking appropriate veterinary care. Here are some key areas to focus on when monitoring your dog's health:

Changes in appetite: monitor your dog's eating habits. Significant changes in appetite, such as a sudden loss of interest in food or excessive hunger, could indicate an underlying health problem.

Water intake: notice if your dog is drinking more or less water than usual. Increased...more

Chronic respiratory diseases like bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis, copd, sarcoidosis and interstitial lung disease are vulnerable to repeated infections and multiple hospital visits or admission.

The main reasons for the increased susceptibility is altered lung defence, use of steroids in various respiratory conditions and multiple comorbidities like diabetes and coronary disease.

Patients should ideally be vaccinated for pneumococcal and influenza disease routinely.

What is upper respiratory tract infection?

Upper respiratory tract infection (uri) is a contagious infection of the nose, throat, and airways.

Uris are caused by viruses the vast majority of the time; however, bacteria are also capable of becoming the offender in some situations.

Types of upper respiratory tract infection:



Sinusiti: sinusitis is a form of infection of the upper respiratory system that affects the sinuses. It is caused by ...more

Am sorry to hear about the suffering your wife and you are going through. Palliative care can help both of you. Strong painkillers may be needed for her and we cannot prescribe those online. Please visit a palliative care center near you and they will make your lives easier.
If you wish, I can recommend some in sri lanka. You can call me for the same. No charge.