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Question: Hi I using Ventolin HFA to counter act Shortness of breath, I had a Pneumonia and was treated for it and feel much better, ... but sometimes I need to use Ventolin more often that I'd like to, how can I over come the fear of lack of air ( I know I am breathing ) and have taken some step such as exercise and breathing slowly. Am I going the right direction ?
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Brief Answer:
You may need antibiotics and pulmonary function tests
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately. Based on the history you have shared, good thing is that you are experiencing improvements and breathing slowly. I would recommend that instead of using ventoline haphazardly, try to confirm the cause of respiratory distress.
A repeat chest Xray and blood counts with CRP to look for the progress and recovery from pneumonia but alongwith that, pulmonary function tests needs to be done to look for patency of air ways. A repeated chest examination to look for wheeze or respiratory distress may need to add inhaled steroids with broncholdilators for long term in regular dosages.
Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
You may need antibiotics and pulmonary function tests
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately. Based on the history you have shared, good thing is that you are experiencing improvements and breathing slowly. I would recommend that instead of using ventoline haphazardly, try to confirm the cause of respiratory distress.
A repeat chest Xray and blood counts with CRP to look for the progress and recovery from pneumonia but alongwith that, pulmonary function tests needs to be done to look for patency of air ways. A repeated chest examination to look for wheeze or respiratory distress may need to add inhaled steroids with broncholdilators for long term in regular dosages.
Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
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