Suggest Remedies For Tiredness While On Treatment For COPD

Posted on Sun, 8 May 2016

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Question : I am 69 with copd. I have had part of my right lung removed an have been being treated for infectious aspergillosis sinc January. I go back to my pulmonary Doctor may 26th. Currently I have very little energy and becoming concerned. I am on a regimen of 200mg every other day. What can I do to stop feeling tired and get some energy back?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Start protein powder and multivitamin tablets.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Your tiredness and loss of energy are mostly due to nutritional deficiency of vitamins and proteins.
It is common after major surgery and hospital admission.
So along with current medicines, you should also take protein powder with milk twice daily.
Also start multivitamin tablet containing folic acid, pyridoxine, vitamin B12, riboflavin, zinc etc.
Eat fruits, green leafy vegetables, pulses etc.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks

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