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Lungs Congestion CO2 Level High Any Suggestions ?

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Posted on Tue, 18 Jun 2024
Question: Lungs congestion
CO2 level High
Any suggestions
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Patient is having type 2 respiratory failure.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the reports you have attached.
He is having type 2 respiratory failure.
It is mostly seen with COPD due to smoking.
Patient needs to admitted in ICU on ventilatory support.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (36 minutes later)
He is heavy smoker ,Bidi kind of thing...
: Lungs congested....
Breathing issues
: Doctor giving O2
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (39 hours later)
Brief Answer:
If possible, give BiPAP support.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, patient needs BiPAP support.
It is non invasive ventilation.
BiPAP will be more useful.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Lungs Congestion CO2 Level High Any Suggestions ?

Brief Answer: Patient is having type 2 respiratory failure. Detailed Answer: Hi, I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports you have attached. He is having type 2 respiratory failure. It is mostly seen with COPD due to smoking. Patient needs to admitted in ICU on ventilatory support. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.