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Question: I have MS and am taking TECFIDERA for it. One of the side affects are low white blood count (mine was 2 last checked) . I have had 3 bad upper and lower respiratory infections in the last 2 1/2 months. Each time I was put on antibiotics as well as steroids. This 3rd time I have finished the meds and I still can't stop wheezing and coughing. I am a 57 yr old female. My MS is relapsing remitting kind. Thanks for your help. I am very tried of feeling like this. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Get done PFT (pulmonary function test)?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since you are having recurrent pneumonia, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more in your case.
Pneumonia causes inflammatory changes in lungs. This can cause cause bronchitis and this will in turn cause wheezing and coughing.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Please let me know
1. Have you ever undergone PFT?
Please reply me answer of above asked question, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks
Get done PFT (pulmonary function test)?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since you are having recurrent pneumonia, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more in your case.
Pneumonia causes inflammatory changes in lungs. This can cause cause bronchitis and this will in turn cause wheezing and coughing.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Please let me know
1. Have you ever undergone PFT?
Please reply me answer of above asked question, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks
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