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Last week I was exposed to a heavy rainstorm and high levels of pollution on one of my job projects. Since then I have been problem in breathing normally coupled with wheezing and pain in my chest. I was wondering if this is just common cold or has an infection developed in my lungs. Can anyone tell me what are the symptoms for lung infection?

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Hi . I understand your concern s. you will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation like chest x ray to look for any lung infection. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earlies ...  Read More

Hey, I'm a 35 years old male, I have been noticing some changes in my living. I have been suffering from Cough, often with yellow or green mucus and also Chills, which sometimes cause shaking. There is also shortness of breath. I sometimes even feel like I'll choke and die. I would like to know are they the symptoms of lung infection in adults? Or

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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation like chest x ray to look for any lung infection. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest ...  Read More

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I’ve had cough since the past 10 days and have been taking off-counter medicines for the same. During the same time, I have also started feeling slight pain in my back. Do you think lung infection symptoms include back pain? Please suggest. I am a little worried.

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Cough more than 2 weeks is serious issue..also if u getting sputum with cough..and if u smoke. Lung infections do cause pain in chest and back . nothing to worry about but kindly consult physician to ...  Read More

He is having lung infection after post covid with hcrt 15/25 on 24 may admitted to hospital released on 31 may with hcrt 11/25 , crp normal , ddimer 0.41. Now he is having constipation and when he wake up in morning he start coughing after he gets fresh and sort breathing occur, when some points on back, his chest and his neck is pressed he belch a

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Hi come online video consultation for prescription. ...  Read More

Does every covid positive patient gets lungs infection? or some don't get any infection in lungs at all?

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Lungs are usually affected by covid infection but there are variability in affection. ...  Read More

Lungs has damaged like a chocklet out of freeze and high infection lungs are very damaged like a chocklet out of freeze

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Haha dear chocolate out of fridge should b eaten. You have not described any of your problem ...  Read More

Throat infection and lungs infection. Throat allsar due to this caugh.Throat infection and lungs infection. Throat allsar due to this caugh.

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My father has been suffering from lungs infection last one year,give me some useful words from you core of heart.

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Do a chest x-ray first and consult a pulmonologist. If x-ray is k thn do a pulmonary function test. And if treated correctly u will get cured, no need to worry. ...  Read More

Lung infection due to which feel like brethless Treatment is still on from aims hospital but seem no imptovment yet please help and suggest

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. What's the exact diagnosis and what treatment is going on? You have to be precise and have to post details. If you are expecting miracles, then sorry we ...  Read More

I am having infection in lungs and I am feeling pain in some situations Can anyone suggest me what medicins are to be used

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Consult online with history ...  Read More

I had a breast biopsy 6 months before. Now I had one-time dried yellow discharge from the nipple. I also have pain and heat in that breast. No active discharge now. I’m worried about infection or blocked duct. Please advise.

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It seems like infection Connect ...  Read More

Recently my husband was admitted due to cough syncope and lung infection. He's discharged now and he's advised to take nebulisation 3 times. The doctor has changed his meds from Telmed beta 50 to telma am 40/5, along with this met xl 25 for BP Earlier he used to take Telmed beta 50, Nexovas 10 and Metxl 25 What we have observed is his heart rate i

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green vegetables and spicy and Do connect and consult ...  Read More

My mother was suffering from lung infection from 20th May with high fever and cough CRP was 55.After treatment with antibiotic the cough and fever improved but she was suffering from extreme fatigue now crp is 4.60, haemoglobin 11 chest xray normal and pft is Also normal. The concern is she is suffering from extreme tiredness not able to perform da

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult or a physical in clinic visit for a detailed analysis of symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for t ...  Read More

Tb medicine is not working.First 6 months of tb medication is done without getting a positive result for tb but by seeing the ct scan report.After 3/4 months of stopping the tb medicine again there is infection more than before and tb positive +2 and medication started again but this time the tablets may be are not working the conditions are not im

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Need to get sensitivity and bio availability testing ...  Read More

Hello doctor oral thrush or loose motion is primarily symptom of acute hiv infection ? Suppose some one is infected from his befire one or two month and having oral thrush and loose motion from 15 days later but report hiv duo is negative ? Is it possible that body produces physical symptoms but hiv combo antigen and antibody report come negative

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Need to know few more details history on call and share reports for guidance evaluation and advice take proper knowledge and counseling advice to clear your douts call me ...  Read More

Hi all, I had a lung infection in February. My pulmonologist advised flu and pneumonia vaccines, but I have a recurrent UTI (3 years now), and my doctor said I must wait until that’s treated. Cystoscopy and biopsy are planned, but it may take 2 more months. I use Foracort 200 and always wear a mask. I travel a lot to the hospital (long distan

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it depends on your current condition as to how much immunocompromised are you..kindly share all of your old documents..need to see them in detail ...  Read More

If patient already has lung infection bacterial or viral? And taking foracort inhealer won't increase bacterial or viral infection instead of cure? Taking With antibiotic and paracetamol and Corticostreroid inhealer?

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Benefits vs risk If required should be given inhaler with steroids ...  Read More

I got fever Later it turned to tonsils Cough started it lasted for 6 weeks Chest pain In x ray right lung inflammation was seen D -dimmer is negative ECG normal I took amoxicillin for 5 days and doxycycline for 5 days now doctors asked to take ibuprofen if I have pain

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Can you pls share the chest x ray film ...  Read More

Male 63 years old got an viral infection one month ago. On oxygen support for 20 days . Reinfection occured and again in icu and on high oxygen support . Doctors saying most of lungs are damaged and lung transplant is only option . Currently on high dose of steroid and antibiotics . Doc suspected ild . Can homeopathy medines can help to avoid lung

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For immunity purposes I can give you medicines. Consult online with me. ...  Read More

Linear Reticular and nodular opacties are noted in bilateral upper, middle and lower lung zone. Is this serious problem?

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

I am suffering from breathing problems. Some general doctor says it's asthama some says it's lungs infection or pneumonia. I have been smoking bidi, cigarette and weed/Ganja for 1 years now. Every morning when i wake up my breathing is very tough and an irritating sound from the chest. I feel like i cannot move without medicine or without getting o

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

I have attached the report the doctor said to me that your lung is not in shape , please go through the report and tell me is it dangerous , I feel pain in my chest sometimes, so please check it and let me know can I correct it with exercise and diet

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Your lungs are normal ...  Read More

Last I have treated for lymph nodes and infection plus cough with general antibiotic.still the problem is not solved.lymph nodes raised again with cough and chills.i got this after leg injury.i think I got some bacteria in bloodstream after that injury.what test to be done.

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Please schedule an appointment for a proper evaluation and treatment plan. ...  Read More

My friend had unprotected MSM oral in February , in March had mild fever for 2 days and sore throat that is persisting for more than 1 month , also recently after fasting in Navratri for 9 days , he lost 5kg weight and also had diarrhea after that , so all these symptoms including loss of 5kg weight in 9 days be a symptom of early HIV ? How probabl

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Plz can you tell what are the symptoms of urinary tract infection...I am very much worried about this

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My brother recently got lungs x ray done not due to any symptoms, but he has smoked regularly for 3 months This is his report Is this a serious problem? I am worried for him. If he doesn't smokes will it be fine? Also, he had a cough 1 month ago, which might also be the reason

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I am having upper back pain doctor suggested me to do a xray after that it is found infection in lungs as I was suffered from COVID 2 years ago .

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Connect please ...  Read More

After2 years recovery from COVID I am facing again lung infection what is the reason to day only I had done my xray.

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What kind of infection it is, after 2 years of covid it will not be the same but similar ...  Read More

The child is suffering from high viral load in lungs and was in ICU for 3 days. Had transfused 3 + 3 units of platelets. Still the platelets counts are hovering around 30,000. The oxygen level without oxygen cylinder is around 80s. I am attaching CT SCAN OF THE LUNGS. PLEASE TELL THE SEVERITY OF ISSUE AND WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

Hi doctor, My father in law had frequent fevers from past few months and he went for the checkup last time and doctor said he has infection in lungs and that is due to post covid.. He was on medication from 2 months and he is fine but he stopped medication from past 15 days and suddenly he got fever.. So he went for another checkup yesterday and a

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same ...  Read More

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