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Are Breathlessness And Dry Cough Indicative Of Rheumatoid Arthritis And Sjogren Syndrome?
Question: I have been having breathing problems. dry nose, mouth and throat. Dry cough, feels like I want to clear my throat and can't.
Saturday early morning steroid shot, breathing treatment. Prescribe a antibiotic every 6 hours for ten days steroid one time a day for 10 days. Continuing breathing treatments and inhaler.
Difficulty swallowing. when I do get it a cough it sounds like it is plugged. I have been diagnosed with Sjorgen's and RA.
No know allergies, Tachycardia attack Nov. 1st, 2017. Stopped and restarted heart with injection of medicine in IV.
No issues since then.
Saturday early morning steroid shot, breathing treatment. Prescribe a antibiotic every 6 hours for ten days steroid one time a day for 10 days. Continuing breathing treatments and inhaler.
Difficulty swallowing. when I do get it a cough it sounds like it is plugged. I have been diagnosed with Sjorgen's and RA.
No know allergies, Tachycardia attack Nov. 1st, 2017. Stopped and restarted heart with injection of medicine in IV.
No issues since then.
Brief Answer:
Bronchodilators and Immunomodulatory agents should be started
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The chest symptoms in your case are directly related to lung Involvement in Rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren syndrome.
It's advisable to consider baseline tests like an x ray chest and complete blood counts at this point.
Treatment with Immunomodulatory agents, inhalational steroids and bronchodilators should begin early.
Immunomodulatory agents should be considered on a long term for disease maintenance.
It's advisable to consult a pulmonologist and an Immunologist for expert advise
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications and tests to you.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician
Bronchodilators and Immunomodulatory agents should be started
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The chest symptoms in your case are directly related to lung Involvement in Rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren syndrome.
It's advisable to consider baseline tests like an x ray chest and complete blood counts at this point.
Treatment with Immunomodulatory agents, inhalational steroids and bronchodilators should begin early.
Immunomodulatory agents should be considered on a long term for disease maintenance.
It's advisable to consult a pulmonologist and an Immunologist for expert advise
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications and tests to you.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician
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