A case of ILD, frequent cough wid sputum

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Asked for Male, 69 Years

Am having ILD for the past 5-6 years period. Luckily the disease is not improving and its in the same stage. But am having problem of frequent cough both day and night with sputum. For the past of one week heavy breathing problem is happening and cant sleep in nights.

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Dr. Shobhit Bansal

Pulmonologist 12 yrs exp Noida

Its good that the disease is not progressing. Still do follow a pulmonologist in your area and take regular treatment.

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Dr. P. Siva Kumar Reddy Pulmonologist 12 yrs exp Chennai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. P. Siva Kumar Reddy

Pulmonologist 12 yrs exp Chennai

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There r many types of ilds more than 15 types , depending on the type of ilds we can start treatment , Fir immediate relief of breathlessness, have ABphyllin 200 once a day