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What treatment is recommended for pneumonia?

I had an upper respiratory infection last month, but now I feel like it's pneumonia. Just a gut feeling, but my breathing has gotten rough and there's constant pressure on my...
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Will prednicilone ease my breathing problem?

I had a severe asthma attack and the doctor had given me a prednicilone injection. Will it ease my breathing problem?
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Is lung cancer treatable?

My mother has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is starting her first round of treatment next week. But how likely is this treatment going to work? My mother was diagnosed...
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How is pneumonia confirmed as a diagnosis?

Last week, I went to the doctor with a severe cough. The doctor said it was probably due to allergies and sent me away with really nothing. Fast-forward to today, and I swear...
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I have a dry cough during the night. Could it affect my lungs?

I have severe dry cough particularly at nights. Could it affect my lungs? Do you think I should get an X-ray done?
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What happens when one lung collapses?

My friend's son was diagnosed with pneumonia and he is currently in the hospital. His one lung has collapsed and he is on a ventilator though conscious. What will happen? ?...
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Is there a permanent cure for asthma?

My aunt is suffering from asthma for the last 12 years. She has been taking the asthlin inhaler almost every day. Is there a permanent cure for this disease or is it something...
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Does snoring ever indicate an issue with the lungs?

Is there a connection between snoring and the lungs? Do people who snore have weak lungs?
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Can lungs regenerate?

I had severe influenza infection, and part of my lung collapsed. Is it possible to get that back in shape with therapy or medication? Can I ever go back to how I was before this...
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Right upper chest pain while breathing and shoulder pain into upper back

I have pain in my right shoulder and upper back like an aching feeling but have pain while breathing only on the right side. . . if I take a deep breath it hurts to the bottom...
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What kind of treatments are currently recommended for cystic fibrosis?

What are the drugs recommended for cystic fibrosis? Is it a definitive treatment? My nephew was diagnosed with it and I'm curious about what his family will expect.
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Is combination therapy recommended for COPD?

Is combination drug therapy recommended for COPD? What are the benefits of such a line of treatment?
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My daughter is suffering from COPD. Is it a lifelong disease?

My daughter has just been diagnosed with COPD from smoking, due to which she often has breathing trouble. She is quitting smoking, but is COPD a lifelong condition?
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If I don’t smoke, can I still get tuberculosis?

If tuberculosis is a lung disease, am I at less of a risk if I don't smoke? How does that work?
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Are there any natural medicines to treat asthma?

What natural lifestyle changes would you recommend to fight asthma, in addition to my regular medications? Are there any breathing exercises or something I can do to strengthen...
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Is consistently heavy breathing a sign of a lung problem?

Everyone tells me that I breathe heavily all the time. It's exaggerated when I exercise but it feels normal to me. Should I get this checked out just in case?
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My son has a lung disease. How will this condition impact him?

My son is 3 years old and has been diagnosed with lung disease. How will this condition impact him? Does it have the potential to affect his future?
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Do asthalin inhalers cause addiction?

My mother is an asthma patient and has been using asthalin inhalers for a long time. I feel she is getting dependent on it. Does an asthma patient really rely on it so much or...
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Can the pneumococal vaccine prevent lung infections?

I have a baby who is 3 months old. We have to finish his vaccines, and the doctor said the pneumococal vaccine can prevent lung infections. Is this really true? How old should...
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My daughter is having whooping cought. Could it be due to passive smoke?

My daughter has the whooping cough. No one else at her daycare has it. Could it be due to passive smoking as my husband is a chain smoker?
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