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Suggest Different Ways To Cure Asthma

I had a CT scan on 2/12 and it indicated brocheiectasis - I am taking asmanex - 8 puffs /day - the doctor mentioned a CT scan again - I have had 2 of them and will not repeat due to high radiation - My asthma with this treatment seems to slowly get better - I have had pneumonia which is causing this condition - just curious as what else you would do?
Thu, 25 Jun 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.


Corticosteroids help a lot in such acute exacerbations of asthma. Montelukast is best maintenance therapy for asthma patients to keep the airways patent. Don't go for CT scan. Its unnecessary. Your improvement can be well judged clinically. If you have infection of airways, and I was your treating physician I would have preferred to add Azithromycin 500 mg once daily for 10 days along with corticosteroids by mouth.

Consult a Pulmonologist for proper evaluation and follow up as he is trained for treating such patients.

Hope I answered all of your questions. In future, if you need further, detailed and quick assistance on any health issue, feel free to click on 'Ask me a question' directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead.


Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF
USA
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Suggest Different Ways To Cure Asthma

Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns. Corticosteroids help a lot in such acute exacerbations of asthma. Montelukast is best maintenance therapy for asthma patients to keep the airways patent. Don t go for CT scan. Its unnecessary. Your improvement can be well judged clinically. If you have infection of airways, and I was your treating physician I would have preferred to add Azithromycin 500 mg once daily for 10 days along with corticosteroids by mouth. Consult a Pulmonologist for proper evaluation and follow up as he is trained for treating such patients. Hope I answered all of your questions. In future, if you need further, detailed and quick assistance on any health issue, feel free to click on Ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA