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Dr. Carlos Silva, M.D.

Critical Care Surgeon

Dr. Carlos Silva is a critical care surgeon practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Silva specializes in the needs of critically ill surgical patients. Critical care surgeons are experts in treating physiologic responses to tissue injury from trauma, burns, infections, acute inflammation, operation and more. They are also trained to know how such injuries interact with other diseases that a patient may have. As a critical care surgeon, Dr. Silva has a broad knowledge base and full understanding of the biology of the critically ill patient and the patients organ system functions.
41 years Experience
Dr. Carlos Silva, M.D.
  • Norfolk, VA
  • National Autonomous University of Nicaragua
  • Accepting new patients

How can asthmatics increase lung capacity?

Asthma, in general, is an inflammatory disease of the airways, there are many types (phenotypes) but in general you can increase your lung capacity by regular use of your asthma READ MORE
Asthma, in general, is an inflammatory disease of the airways, there are many types (phenotypes) but in general you can increase your lung capacity by regular use of your asthma meds and engaging in regular exercise.

What are the risks with a lung transplant?

This format is way inadequate to start answering your very extensive question. Would advise to personally discuss this with your own lung doctor in his/her office.

What are the first signs of pulmonary fibrosis?

Shortness of breath and cough.