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Is frequent nebulizaiton addictive in the long run?

My father is very prone to a cough and cold. Every time he has a bout of infection, he immediately asks us to give him nebulization as he finds it comforting. Could it be an...
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Can TB recur in a person?

I had contracted TB 6 years back for which I underwent complete treatment. After the tests the doctors confirmed that I have been cured of the condition. However since the last...
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Can sleep apnea cause irregular breathing?

My mother has been suffering from sleep apnea since the last two months. She snores heavily in her sleep. However I have noticed while she snores her breathing seems slightly...
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I have a persistent cough at night which causes severe breathing issues while sleeping. What should I do?

For the last 2 days I am having persistent dry cough at nights which eventually leads to breathing distress. This settles in the morning, however due to lack of sleep I wake up...
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Can pigeons carry pneumonia?

My mother suffered from severe pneumonia which the doctor suggested was due to pigeons since we live in a very urban area. I find this a little ridiculous that a pigeon can cause...
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My baby sounds like he is wheezing. Should I be worried?

Since birth, my newborn has been making this wheezing sound while he's sleeping. Me and my husband are a little worried and aren't sure what we should do. Is this a serious symptom...
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Is breathless associated with the heart or the lungs?

My mother is 72 years old and is havign a lot of breathlessness even after doing a little bit of work. The ECG did not show any abnormalities in the heart. Could it be an issue...
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What causes water accumulation in the lungs?

My neighbour was recently admitted in the hospital due to breathlessness caused by water accumulation in the lungs. What causes this condition? Is it preventable?
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Could there be another reason for my breathlessness or is it anxiety?

I am going through a rough patch in my life due to my divorce. I am currently under tremendous amount of stress, and I have suddenly started feeling breathless even after doing...
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Phenergan

Hi can you tell me if I can take those tablets called phenergan because a local doctor gave me them and I got asthma and copd. I told him I can't sleep. I had them today
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Can Physiotherapy help a lung patient to recover from a chronic illness?

My son is 6 years old and has suffered a severe bout of lung infection that has caused his lungs to become very weak. The doctors have advised him certain physiotherapy exercises...
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Can pneumonia be fatal?

My son is 5 years old and has been diagnosed with pneumonia. I have read online that pneumonia could be a fatal condition, which worries me a lot. Is this true?
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Can someone live with one lung collapsed?

My son who is 7 years old suffered from pneumonia that was triggered by the influenza virus. Despite the medication and the treatment, his left lung remains collapsed. He is...
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After bypass surgery, should I go for a pulmonary check up too?

I have just undergone bypass surgery and I am recovering. Should I also undergo a pulmonary check up to see if everything's alright with my chest?
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Are there any exercises to strengthen the lungs in case of an asthma patient?

My daughter is 8 years old and is an asthmatic. Are there any lung exercises that I can induce in her everyday lifestyle which will help in strengthening her lungs?
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Why do I get cough every month?

I am a 39 year old man and almost every month I get a cough which lasts for several days and causes breathlessness and severe discomfort. What could be the reason for this?
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I can hear a whistling sound whenever I breathe out. Why is this happening?

I am a 36 year old woman and every time I breathe out, I can hear a whistling sound. I have no other concerns but this sound seems abnormal to me. What could this be?
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What are the lung exercises you would recommend for an asthma patient?

My daughter is 13 years old and is severely asthmatic. I am considering physiotherapy to strengthen her lungs. What exercises would you recommend in this condition?
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What could be the reason my mother is breathless?

My mother is a diabetic patient and now also has a high creatinine level, which is causing major swelling in her legs and hands. Of late, she also started to feel very breathless....
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When does smoking start to deteriorate the body?

I am a 27-year-old woman and I have recently started smoking about a year back. I understand it could harm my body and I want to drop the habit, too. When do the negative effects...
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