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Dr. Alexandre M. Furman
Pulmonologist
Dr. Alexandre Furman practices Pulmonology in Brandon, Florida. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Furman manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Dr. Alexandre Furman
- Tampa, Florida
- St George',s University
- Accepting new patients
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Can TB recur in a person?
TB can certainly recur in a compromised individual; however, acute symptoms of cough are more likely to be viral infection or allergic in nature. see a pulmonary doctor to assess READ MORE
TB can certainly recur in a compromised individual; however, acute symptoms of cough are more likely to be viral infection or allergic in nature. see a pulmonary doctor to assess for such
Does breathelessness while climbing stairs indicate weak lungs?
not necessarily. it may indicate many other things such as heart disease, asthma, COPD, anemia, muscle weakness among others
When is one recommended a spirometry test?
possible existence of lung disease such scarring- fibrosis, asthma, COPD, vocal cord problems, possible sources of shortness of breath and overall lung fitness and needs for oxygen READ MORE
possible existence of lung disease such scarring- fibrosis, asthma, COPD, vocal cord problems, possible sources of shortness of breath and overall lung fitness and needs for oxygen supplementation among others
Is post nasal drip along with cough sign of a chest infection?
not in many cases, more so a sign of inflamed mucus membranes for which many sources may exist, some of which may be allergies to environment, however, some other reasons are possible READ MORE
not in many cases, more so a sign of inflamed mucus membranes for which many sources may exist, some of which may be allergies to environment, however, some other reasons are possible
Shortness of breath
Shortness of breath, especially without much of activity and or exertion, is certainly a worrisome symptom. Many reasons for such symptoms exist. You should be evaluated by a long READ MORE
Shortness of breath, especially without much of activity and or exertion, is certainly a worrisome symptom. Many reasons for such symptoms exist. You should be evaluated by a long specialist and possibly heart specialist in the near future.
Having said that, some people will experience that symptom without underlying organic reason.
Evaluation by your position is likely to reveal the reasons behind it.
Having said that, some people will experience that symptom without underlying organic reason.
Evaluation by your position is likely to reveal the reasons behind it.
