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Hi, I Have Chronic Bronchiectasis And Bronchitis/ Had A Left

Posted on Fri, 3 Apr 2020

Question: Hi,

I have chronic Bronchiectasis and bronchitis/ had a left lobectomy and lingulectomy. I%E2%80%99m really frustrating if I have a flare up or this is related to COVID-19. flare-up for me is the same symptoms as COVID-19 and really not sure what to do this time. Fever not higher than 37.6 and all other symptoms like chest pain and Cough, Shortness of breath usually when I%E2%80%99m really sick this is as well going on?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need some more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Please mention your age ?
When did you undergo the left lung lobectomy ?
Since when do you have the symptoms ?
Did you try any medications to get rid of the symptoms ?
DO you have any other medical illnesses like Diabetes or hypertension ?
Which place are you from ?

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (58 minutes later)

Hi

Please mention your age ?
I’m 28 years old.

When did you undergo the left lung lobectomy ?
in 2002

Since when do you have the symptoms ?
This is the 3rd day

Did you try any medications to get rid of the symptoms ?
Only ibuprofen, and Seretide

DO you have any other medical illnesses like Diabetes or hypertension ?
No

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get tested with basic tests first

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

Please answer, which place are you staying now. Only to know the prevalence of the COVID19 there.

I would a few blood tests which can help rule out the COVID 19 test at first hand
COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT
LIVER FUNCTION TEST

Please attach the reports ones done.

Meanwhile you can continue taking IBUPROFEN 400mg twice daily and SYP ASCORIL DS 10 ml three times a day.

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T