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Does Emphysema Get Worsen If I Continue Smoking?
Question: im a 54 year old male... been smoking a pack a day for the past 40 years. 2 seperate chest xrays were normal ,,, recently i had a ct thorax scan which showed mild centriloblar and paraseptal emphysema.. pulmonary doctor said my lungs and bronchials sound clear my 02sat was 99% and usually betwwen 95 and 99% when awake. but just before falling alseep it can drop and bounce around from 86% to 96% my pulmononary doctor said ill need a another ct scan in 2 years and another pft in 1 year. he didnt prescribes any meds or inhalers ..when i take a deep breathe i dont seem to get a satisfying breathe all the time even through i fill up and my stomach blow way up it doesnt feel like im getting a good satisfying breathe... sometimes i do .. can the mild emphsymema markings on my ct scan get better and go away or will they just keep getting bigger and spread and get worse ....
Brief Answer:
The easy way to get better.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
1. The emphysema will get worse, and worse if you continue smoking.
2. Let's get you better by giving you the following medications__
1. Terbutaline
2. Bromhexine.
Both of these come in a syrup. These will cleanse your lungs.
Initially you'll cough a little more for a few days, once your lungs clear
up there will be relief and rest.
3. Kindly take clonidine tablets 100mcg. 2 tablets one in the morning and one at night. Do not take more than 2 tablets as you will feel dizzy. This will stop your cigarette craving.
4. Clonidine is very cheap and does not require a prescription. People have quit heroin using clonidine. Think about it.
Regards,
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
The easy way to get better.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
1. The emphysema will get worse, and worse if you continue smoking.
2. Let's get you better by giving you the following medications__
1. Terbutaline
2. Bromhexine.
Both of these come in a syrup. These will cleanse your lungs.
Initially you'll cough a little more for a few days, once your lungs clear
up there will be relief and rest.
3. Kindly take clonidine tablets 100mcg. 2 tablets one in the morning and one at night. Do not take more than 2 tablets as you will feel dizzy. This will stop your cigarette craving.
4. Clonidine is very cheap and does not require a prescription. People have quit heroin using clonidine. Think about it.
Regards,
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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