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Suggest Medication For Pneumonia

My husband had a triple bypass about 4 months ago, at that time they also treated him for pneumonia. Now, he complains that he still is short of breath from time to time. He also used to smoke, but has quit since the operation. Is the breathing normal?
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, breathing difficulty is not normal in his case.
In my opinion, we should rule out bronchitis (inflammation of airways) in his case.
Since he was smoker and had pneumonia, he is prone for bronchitis.
And this bronchitis can cause breathing difficulty.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease.
And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only.
He might need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, he will be alright.
First diagnose him and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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Suggest Medication For Pneumonia

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, breathing difficulty is not normal in his case. In my opinion, we should rule out bronchitis (inflammation of airways) in his case. Since he was smoker and had pneumonia, he is prone for bronchitis. And this bronchitis can cause breathing difficulty. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. He might need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don t worry, he will be alright. First diagnose him and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.