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What Could Cause Pulmonary Fibrosis?
I was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis 2 years ago after a lung biposy... i was on prednisone for a couple of months.. but i stopped.. from now on im only using an inhaler (symbicort) but every morning as soon as i open my eyes, my cough starts... and it keeps going for more less 20 minutes.. no matter what i do it wont stop.. after those 20 minutes of coughing im just exhausted... i was wondering if there is anything that could help with my cough and the sputum
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
Hi,Dear,Welcome with your query to HCM.
Studied your query in full depth of its details.Reviewed it in context of your health concerns.
Based On the facts, You mostly seem to suffer from-Overnight Lung Congestion and would need Cardio-respiratory assessment.
Remedy Suggest -for your case
Bronchial Care-with Positional Chest Tappings would reduce the complications associated with these morning cough spells.
Restriction of Fluids after 4 pm.
Reduce on Drinks after 4 pm.
Reduce on Salt in your diet.
Use Inhaler infrequently.
Practice Deep Breathing x 3 times a day x 10-15 mts sessions
As I dont have access to cause of your Lung Fibrosis,Second Opinion from your Chest Physician
Other causes need to be ruled out and treated if present accordingly from Second opinion from Chest Physician and Chest Surgeon.
Hope that ,This reply would help you to plan further treatment soon with your treating doctors.Best of Luck and early recovery.
Welcome any further query in this regard,which would be replied in next
session.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Specialist
Studied your query in full depth of its details.Reviewed it in context of your health concerns.
Based On the facts, You mostly seem to suffer from-Overnight Lung Congestion and would need Cardio-respiratory assessment.
Remedy Suggest -for your case
Bronchial Care-with Positional Chest Tappings would reduce the complications associated with these morning cough spells.
Restriction of Fluids after 4 pm.
Reduce on Drinks after 4 pm.
Reduce on Salt in your diet.
Use Inhaler infrequently.
Practice Deep Breathing x 3 times a day x 10-15 mts sessions
As I dont have access to cause of your Lung Fibrosis,Second Opinion from your Chest Physician
Other causes need to be ruled out and treated if present accordingly from Second opinion from Chest Physician and Chest Surgeon.
Hope that ,This reply would help you to plan further treatment soon with your treating doctors.Best of Luck and early recovery.
Welcome any further query in this regard,which would be replied in next
session.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Specialist
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