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Asking For Father, Male 72, Islamabad
Dear Drs,
Attached below is the chest xray report of my father. Reason for xray was persistent productive cough. History: Smoking since many years.
Kindly advise if this cough is normal due to Smoking and whether the reports are 100% normal or not.
Thanks
Should be investigated further . X-ray showing abnormal shadows
do your father has blood pressure.
Patient
Post Owner
Yes. On BP medication. But mostly remains normal 120-140 / 80-90
2 years ago
MBBS, Diploma (Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD), Clinical Research Certified Professional (CRCP), Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) | Islamabad | Book Appointment
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do sputum for c/s examination.Take tablet ciproxin 500 mg twice daily for 5 days, tablet panadol 3 times a day for one week.
2 years ago
Patient
Post Owner
Can you share what is the the issue/diagnosis?
And what is C/S examination?
Thanks
2 years ago
MBBS, Diploma (Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD), Clinical Research Certified Professional (CRCP), Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) | Islamabad | Book Appointment
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your father has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Do sputum c/s examination to find out which antibiotic is suitable for your father.
2 years ago
Tab phyllin 400 mg one daily
The xray is normal. There is only prominent bronchovascular markings which shouldn't be of any concern. However he should immediately quit smoking. You can take my appointment if you need help in smoking cessation. Cough could be due to the on going or previous smoking.
Patient
Post Owner
Thanks for the detailed response dr. Smoking is on going. Usually 5-7 daily
2 years ago
This should be stopped. There are nicotine replacement therapies available plus little bit of counselling. You need to counsel him otherwise there are risk factors for heart attack, stroke and lung cancer. Meanwhile if cough is really bothering him then you can consider starting some inhalers.
2 years ago
They are also harmful. New disease entities are being reported in the West because of increased use of E-cigarettes.
2 years ago
X-ray chest is showing increased vascular markings which is nothing serious and a common in finding in smokers.Your father needs proper consultation with some pulmonologist for cessation of smoking and cough management.
Thanks for asking opinion.Smoker cough or Chronic bronchitis is not normal It is a disease now.First thing as to council patient to quit smoking and than treatment with rehabilitation program.This needs consultation with Dr preferably a pulmonologist.The Chest x ray is reflection of early C.O.P.D.
Regards
Patient
Post Owner
Thanks for your response Dr. I have also attached the report. Kindly view it and advice. Thanks
2 years ago