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What Is The Remedy For Chest Infection?

I had mould in my room caused from a leaking pipe 3 years ago and i got a really bad chest infection and was close to being sent to hospital and ever sinceI constantly get sick with chest infections and bhronchitis and
I am wondering why I keep getting sick and can it damage my lungs?

Regards Danielle, 15
Mon, 30 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You had chronic mould exposure.
This can cause COPD (chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease).
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT is must for the diagnosis of COPD.
It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Is The Remedy For Chest Infection?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You had chronic mould exposure. This can cause COPD (chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease). So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is must for the diagnosis of COPD. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.