How Do I Cure Spots Found On My Lungs?

Posted on Fri, 20 Feb 2015

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Question : I have a history of cope and spots have found on my lungs but 5-10 years ago. Recently for at least 2 yrs I have been on BREO. That worked great for me but I have been unable to get sa up to 102mples. And now I am running a fever up to 102.9 and bringing up green veronderingoy very thick phlegm..I have no insurance and was wondering what your thoughts are

Answered by Dr. Satyadeo Choubey (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Go for advised tests and empirical antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query.
It seems you have got lower respiratory tract infection.
If possible go for a chest xray, complete blood count, sputum for culture sensitivity and AFB and KOH smears.
Till the report comes take paracetamol for fever and empirical antibiotic like azithromycin for 5days. Do continue symbicort inhaler twice daily and salbtamol inhaler on as needed basis.
Hopefully you'll recover. ...

Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Satyadeo Choubey (3 hours later)

As I stated earlier I have no insurance so was hoping for a better answer. I cannot afford the tests you recommended. I was hoping for some home remedies.
What is the worse that can happen to me if left untreated

Answered by Dr. Satyadeo Choubey (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Be positive

Detailed Answer:
I don't know why you think of worst. Well it may complicate your underlying problem and may lead to respiratory failure. The infection may progress resulting in lung abscess and may disseminate to cause pyothorax or septicaemia.

Well be positive. For the bare minimum try the advised antibiotic.

Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E