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Suggest Treatment For Worsening Chronic Cough, Excessive Phlegm Production And Severe Exhaustion When Diagnosed With Hyperthyroidism
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Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Question : I have a worsening chronic cough, extreme phlegm every day, extreme tiredness. Recently I have had strep throat and was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism which is almost controlled with methamazole. I also recently had a cta of the chest that showed mild diffuse interstitial lung thickening and mild lung parenchymal ground glass attenuation. My husband is really worried about me.
Brief Answer:
Expert advise & patient approach is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
- Interstitia is the inner tissue making lung structure & consists of fine branches of bronchi & blood capillaries with alveoli.Inflammation of this part of lung is called interstitial lung disease.The condition is represented in CT scan as inflamed & opaque tissue with intact blood vessel& bronchi &described as ground glass attenuation of lung tissue.( it's a nonspecific finding)
The cause can be severe or long standing infection/allergic /malignant in few cases/nonspecific.
- In your case it seems to be due to long standing infection by stahylococci.
- You have been investigated to confirm the cause & extent of the infection.
* Investigations to point out allergy(cbc/allergy screening test) helps in control of infection.
* Proper sugar control in diabetic patients is a must.
* Unfortunately Stah. infection is very notorious by being resistant to antibiotics.... so a careful evaluation with culture &sensitivity test of sputum to point out an antibiotic or combination of antibiotics to be used forms key role in treatment.
* Needful intervention with steroids & immunosupressant drugs adds to improvement.
**Management with advise of an expert Chest Physician who would take care of all above factors is advised at this stage.
** Not only medication but self care forms a must in recovery.
-Strict follow up of doctor's treatment plan.... Take complete course &follow up visit to doctor till he gives green signal to stop is needful.
-avoiding known allergens like dust,smoke,certain food items is essential
-Light &nourishing permissible food in small & frequent servings /plenty of warm water .
-Take rest ,avoid physical or psychological stress.
Thus with expert's help & self care you would make it ... please be patient &positive.
I hope that helps you. Any follow up query is welcome.
In case you are satisfied please grade the answer before you close the query
wishing you fast recovery,
Thanks
Expert advise & patient approach is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
- Interstitia is the inner tissue making lung structure & consists of fine branches of bronchi & blood capillaries with alveoli.Inflammation of this part of lung is called interstitial lung disease.The condition is represented in CT scan as inflamed & opaque tissue with intact blood vessel& bronchi &described as ground glass attenuation of lung tissue.( it's a nonspecific finding)
The cause can be severe or long standing infection/allergic /malignant in few cases/nonspecific.
- In your case it seems to be due to long standing infection by stahylococci.
- You have been investigated to confirm the cause & extent of the infection.
* Investigations to point out allergy(cbc/allergy screening test) helps in control of infection.
* Proper sugar control in diabetic patients is a must.
* Unfortunately Stah. infection is very notorious by being resistant to antibiotics.... so a careful evaluation with culture &sensitivity test of sputum to point out an antibiotic or combination of antibiotics to be used forms key role in treatment.
* Needful intervention with steroids & immunosupressant drugs adds to improvement.
**Management with advise of an expert Chest Physician who would take care of all above factors is advised at this stage.
** Not only medication but self care forms a must in recovery.
-Strict follow up of doctor's treatment plan.... Take complete course &follow up visit to doctor till he gives green signal to stop is needful.
-avoiding known allergens like dust,smoke,certain food items is essential
-Light &nourishing permissible food in small & frequent servings /plenty of warm water .
-Take rest ,avoid physical or psychological stress.
Thus with expert's help & self care you would make it ... please be patient &positive.
I hope that helps you. Any follow up query is welcome.
In case you are satisfied please grade the answer before you close the query
wishing you fast recovery,
Thanks
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