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Is breathlessness a sign of a weak heart?

My mother is breathless when she wakes up in the mornings. Could this be a sign of a weak heart?
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Is there a cure for asthma?

I have been suffering from asthma for over 6 years now. I'm tired of having issues breathing. Is there a cure or just treatment to reduce my symptoms?
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Does treatment of COPD require steroids?

My mother has COPD and is currently in oxygen therapy because it's still mild. But once her condition worsens, would she have to start taking steroids?
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Pneumonia

I have had a really horrible cough for a week and it is hard to breath in and out, my back is hurting. I am running a fever, but my body is cold but is also sweaty. I’m really...
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Pneumonia

I've been having back pain by my shoulder and chest pain. I also have been coughing blood for 4 days. I get the sweats, and I've been feeling so weak--I don’t want to get up...
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What is the treatement for pulmonary edema?

My father has been diagnosed with pulmonary edema, and the doctors have said that this condition could be related to his heart diseases. What is the course of treatment for this?...
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Can exposure to industrial smoke cause lung problems?

I work in a coal factory and am exposed to a lot of industrial smoke. Even though I wear a mask, can this smoke have effect on my lungs?
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What is the treatment for fluid accumulation around one side of the lung?

My mother has fluid accumulation around one side of her lungs. Can it be drained out with medicines?
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My sister has been diagnosed with scarcoidosis. What can be done to treat this?

My sister has been diagnosed with scarcoidosis that is causing her lung airways to be inflamed. What can be done to treat this?
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Why do I have a lingering dry cough?

I have had a lingering dry cough now for about 4 months. Why won't this go away? Other than this pesty cough - I feel fine.
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Can a deviated nasal septum cause breathlessness?

I have a deviated nasal septum. Lately, I have been experiencing slight breathlessness even after the simplest of activities. Could the breathlessness and my deviated nasal septum...
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Do antibiotics treat pleural effusion?

My mother has been diagnosed with pleural effusion in her left lung. Will antibiotics cure this?
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Can certain medicines cause inflammation of the lungs?

My father has been admitted in the hospital because his lungs are inflamed. His doctors are unsure of what could have caused this. Could it be related to medication?
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How safe is a home CPAP machine?

My mother has been recommended the home CPAP machine due to sleep apnea. How safe is it to use this machine at home?
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Can asthma impact the lungs in the long run?

If my son has asthma at the age of 5, will it impact his lungs in the long run?
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How does the spirometer work?

The doctor has recommended my son to get spirometer therapy. How does this work?
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Does wheezing mean weak lungs?

I have a persistent wheezing problem. Does this mean that I have weaker lungs than average?
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Can repeated cold and cough cause lung collapse?

I repeatedly get cold and cough and I am worried if this could cause my lungs to collapse in the future. Can this really happen?
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What could be the reason for my asthma at night?

I have asthma but I only experience symptoms at night. Why is this?
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My mother's ECG looks abnormal. Could this be the reason for her heavy breathing?

My mother was breathing heavily and we got an ECG done. The report indicated abnormalities. Could this be the reason for her heavy breathing?
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