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I’m A Bronchiectasis Patient -just Had Blood Work.. My PLT

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Posted on Sun, 14 Apr 2019
Question: I’m a Bronchiectasis patient -just had blood work.. my PLT is 518 and lymphocyte is 40%.. should I seek medical help?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Bronchectasia

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

This test results shows that you have some kind of infection in your body,probably respiratory due to your diagnosis.

In my opinion you should not worry.I will suggest you too repeat the exams after 15 days

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (11 hours later)
I did the exam for something not related to my lung only for check up my vitamins and blood.. if I have infection going on shouldn’t be treated? I’m colonize with Pseudomonas aeruginosa usually.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Bronchectasia

Detailed Answer:
I think that the Pseudomonas its one of the reason or your tests results,in my opinion if you are not symptomatic than you dont need treatment at the moment.
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I’m A Bronchiectasis Patient -just Had Blood Work.. My PLT

Brief Answer: Bronchectasia Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for asking This test results shows that you have some kind of infection in your body,probably respiratory due to your diagnosis. In my opinion you should not worry.I will suggest you too repeat the exams after 15 days Regards