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Suggest Treatment For Severe Emphysema

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Posted on Mon, 16 Nov 2015
Question: Sister has emphysema. Very severe. Last few days unable to shower, make a cup of coffee. Ok whilst sitting but even getting up from chair very difficult. What should I do? Oxygen sat was 92.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Get done 2 d echo to rule out Pulmonary hypertension.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Pulmonary hypertension is complication of long standing emphysema. And it can cause uncontrolled breathlessness on minimal exertion.
So get done 2d echo for the diagnosis of Pulmonary hypertension.
Another possibility is Pulmonary embolism.
2d echo will also give you rough idea about Pulmonary embolism.
So get done 2d echo first.
You may need diuretics.
So consult doctor and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Emphysema

Brief Answer: Get done 2 d echo to rule out Pulmonary hypertension. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Pulmonary hypertension is complication of long standing emphysema. And it can cause uncontrolled breathlessness on minimal exertion. So get done 2d echo for the diagnosis of Pulmonary hypertension. Another possibility is Pulmonary embolism. 2d echo will also give you rough idea about Pulmonary embolism. So get done 2d echo first. You may need diuretics. So consult doctor and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.