What Causes Bronchial Congestion With Wheezing?
Will take time to recover.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. She is recovering from a severe respiratory distress episode.
2. Her lungs had severe inflammation which is under control. Still the lungs are recovering. She has also underwent a stressful period and mentally too it will take her time to recover to her normal self.
3. Continue the medications as prescribed. Other than that, she requires,
a. Graded exercises should be encouraged to improve endurance. Chest physiotherapy and breathing exercises with spirometer is beneficial. Deep breathing will be helpful.
b. She will have periods of fatigue. Caregivers need to pace periods of activity and rest.
c. Avoid any exposure to indoor or outdoor pollutants
d. Improve protein in diet. Check Hemoglobin levels, if its low, she will need additional Vit B12, Iron and folic acid.
e. She would take around 1-2 months to recover almost completely. Family support and patience is necessary.
f. If possible, a full time caretaker to support her and help her in her exercises is required.
g. Regular sleep and hygiene in this period is essential to avoid any further debilitating infection.
i. Avoid risk of falls, especially when she is moving around.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM