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Flying After Pneumonectomy

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Dr. Indu Kumar MD

Most recent CT finding slight interval increase of upper right mediastinum adjacent to pneumonectomy space lymph node measuring 10mm in short axis . Oncologist said return with CT in 4 months. act 4 ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Indu Kumar ( Radiologist)
Dr. Ravindra L Kulkarni MD

my treating physician but I am just after some guidance. Here is my history. I am a 72 year old male with history of right pneumonectomy due to TB back in 1960. As a result of this procedure I have been ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ravindra L Kulkarni ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Hariom Sharma MD

Would it be OK for me to fly 2 days after nasal cauterization? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hariom Sharma ( ENT Specialist)
Dr. T Chandrakant MD

I had my appendix out on Saturday night and am meant to be flying from london to the Netherlands on Thursday. There were no complications and it was all done laporoscopic (Sorry about spelling) the flight is ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. T Chandrakant ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Priyanka Tiwari MD

[Hi, I recently broke my tooth to the nerve , the dentist put a temporary filling in as I am on holiday and I am hoping to get it fixed when I am back home. I have had no pain for the last 2 months, should I be okay to... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Priyanka Tiwari ( Dentist)

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Dr.Ketankumar Chaudhary MD

My father had a right pneumonectomy and has developed empyema in the cavity He has had several infections all treated with antibiotics Does empyema eventually heal itself ... View answer

Answered by : Dr.Ketankumar Chaudhary ( Pulmonologist)
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel MD

50 yr old female - i received a complete right pneumonectomy for adenocarcinoma 19 years ago. I have been fine to this point. I had a test for PAD 1 year ago and they seemed to think i had moderate ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar MD

My father had pneumonectomy (removal of his left lung) two year ago due to lung cancer. He is now 73 in good health. he is able to walk very easily for a hours, but he could not do chores. Stairs ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ( Pulmonologist)
Dr. Munish Sood MD

I am 5 1/2 yrs post Rt Pneumonectomy for Melanoma(metastatic) from early mole Rt shoulder widely excised. I have been carefully followed by Oncologist & only recently discharged from his care. I am still ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Munish Sood ( Ayurveda Specialist)
Dr. Monish De MD

Hi, My dad just finished his 4th round of chemo (Alimta and Carboplatin) for his lung cancer following pneumonectomy. However, since his 3rd round of chemo, he has been excessively thirsty. First we ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Monish De ( Oncologist)