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Is my snoring related to a nose blockage?

I have a severe snoring problem. Is it due to a nasal blockage or something to do with my lungs?
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Is it safe for someone with asthma to wear perfume?

My daughter loves perfumes and has about 20 different kinds but she also has asthma. I worry about this triggering an attack for her. Although it has not yet, should she stay...
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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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Can pneumonia spread from the patient to the caregivers?

My mother in law has been diagnosed with pneumonia. Is there a chance we (her caregivers) can get it as well? How should we prevent this?
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Will respiratory therapy help in treating pleural effusion?

My mother has pleural effusion in her left lung. Do you think respiratory therapy may help?
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Can respiratory therapy help treat conditions like lung cancer?

Do you think respiratory therapy can help with lung cancer treatment?
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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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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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How long does it take for bronchitis to go away?

My son has had bronchitis for about 3 weeks now. Even after completing his medication he still has some symptoms. How long does it normally take for bronchitis to go away?
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Is respiratory therapy advisable for kids below 5 years?

My son is 5 years and has been diagnosed with hyperactive airway disease. Do you think starting respiratory therapy early for him may be helpful in his condition?
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What does home respiratory care involve?

My mother has been advised to have around-the-clock home respiratory care for her emphysema. What does it involve and what precautions should be taken?
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My mother in law has some fluid collection around her left lung. Would you suggest respiratory therapy for her?

My mother in law has been diagnosed with some fluid accumulation around her left lungs. Would it be advisable to start her on respiratory therapy?
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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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What is the best way to clean my nebulizer?

I am using a home nebulizer kit for my son, because he wheezes a lot. How should this kit be cleaned?
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What is the best treatment for pulmonary edema?

My father is suffering from pulmonary edema, and is otherwise a very healthy man. Where could this have come from? What is the best treatment?
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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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My son makes a grunting sound while sleeping. Should I get it checked by a specialist?

My son is 1 year old and makes a grunting sound while sleeping. My regular pediatrician says its nothing to be worried. Should I bring him to a specialist?
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Why do I keep coughing with my AC on in my room?

I keep getting this cough whenever the AC is on near me, whether it's in my office and in my bedroom. The cough is pretty dry, and nothing comes up (no phlegm). Could this be...
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