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Suggest Tests To Diagnose Bronchitis?
Question: What kind of testing is normally done to diagnose bronchitis
Brief Answer:
X-ray chest, pulmonary function tests.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The diagnosis of bronchitis is best made by the clinical symptoms - chronic cough, fever, shortness of breath, mucus production, wheezing along with investigations like X-ray chest, pulmonary function tests.
Wheezing and impacted phelgem need systemic antibiotics to deal with the infection in the airways. You will have to consult your physician to get the best antibiotic and brochodilators prescribed for you. Steroids- both oral and inhalers might be needed for symptomatic relief.
However the best treatment for such problem is steam inhalation. Inhaling steam from a bowl of hot (but not boiling water) may help to soften, and loosen, the buildup of mucus in your nose. You may also find that adding some menthol crystals, or eucalyptus oil, to the water helps a lot. Other than that, avoid eating indigestible, spicy, foods and meats and eat simple wholesome foods. Out-of-door exercise, sunbaths also help a lot.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
X-ray chest, pulmonary function tests.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The diagnosis of bronchitis is best made by the clinical symptoms - chronic cough, fever, shortness of breath, mucus production, wheezing along with investigations like X-ray chest, pulmonary function tests.
Wheezing and impacted phelgem need systemic antibiotics to deal with the infection in the airways. You will have to consult your physician to get the best antibiotic and brochodilators prescribed for you. Steroids- both oral and inhalers might be needed for symptomatic relief.
However the best treatment for such problem is steam inhalation. Inhaling steam from a bowl of hot (but not boiling water) may help to soften, and loosen, the buildup of mucus in your nose. You may also find that adding some menthol crystals, or eucalyptus oil, to the water helps a lot. Other than that, avoid eating indigestible, spicy, foods and meats and eat simple wholesome foods. Out-of-door exercise, sunbaths also help a lot.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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