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Posted on Wed, 29 Jun 2016
Question: My 81 year old mother, a former smoker, maybe 45-50 yrs of smoking is showing signs of CHF. She's recovering from pneumonia still on antibiotics, takes 3 meds for blood pressure, on cholesterol med and has severe COPD (I have mod. COPD). Her mother passed at 86 from heart attack. Mom uses 2 inhalers but still stays short of breath; says she has trouble catching breath.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
What is her last PFT report?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
So, your mother's heart and lung, both are weak.
Heart is weak due to heart failure and lungs are weak due to COPD.
Honestly speaking, COPD and heart failure is noted a good combination today have.
I want few more information about your mother.
Please let me know
1. Which inhalers she is taking?
2. What is her last PFT (pulmonary function test) report?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedies For CHF And COPD

Brief Answer: What is her last PFT report? Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. So, your mother's heart and lung, both are weak. Heart is weak due to heart failure and lungs are weak due to COPD. Honestly speaking, COPD and heart failure is noted a good combination today have. I want few more information about your mother. Please let me know 1. Which inhalers she is taking? 2. What is her last PFT (pulmonary function test) report? Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.