Pneumonia lung disease

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Avatar f tn If you still have symptoms of pneumonia, please see a lung specialist - a Pulmonologist. They will order a CT of the lungs to look closer within the soft tissues and ask them to order Lung Function Testing to see if you are breathing adequately and have good lung capacity. Most Drs can also check the amount of oxygen in your blood at any given time with a plastic clip that goes on our finger. You want to see 96% or higher.
Avatar n tn //www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/pneumonia/treatment-and-recovery.html Here's another article to consider in your care. https://www.drugs.com/cg/pneumonia-aftercare-instructions.
7900821 tn?1395192104 There are many causes of recurrent pneumonia including underlying lung disease either acquired or inherited (for example cystic fibrosis, with or without a condition called bronchiectasis), an acquired abnormality of your immune system, recurrent aspiration of food and/or liquid, aspiration of a non-food foreign body or the acquisition of an unusual/uncommon type of bacteria, to mention a few.
Avatar m tn I was diagnosed and treated for COPD/Restrictive Lung Disease for over ten years, is it possible that whatever caused the Pneumonia also caused the bloodstream infection that resulted in replacing my heart valve, and can this all be connected to COPD/Restrictive Lung Disease?
Avatar n tn Primary spontaneous pneumothorax (lung collapse) can occur without known lung disease. The cause is unknown. It happens a lot more in thin males than others. Secondary pneumothorax occurs due to disease. The most common is COPD, but pneumonia can also cause it. So it is possible that the pneumonia led to the lung collapse, but it's not due to negligence unless they refused to treat him for the pneumonia when you brought him in.
Avatar n tn I have been prone to pneumonia and bronchitis through out my life. In March, I had a ct scan of my lungs which revealed emphysema in the bottom lobe of my right lung and a 3.5 cm mass in the upper/middle lobe of my right lung. I went to see a pulmonologist who requested lab work, a chest x-ray, and scheduled a bronchoscopy for the mass. The lab work results revealed that the emphysema was caused by having MZ phenotypes from AAT deficiency.
Avatar n tn Took Buddy to a different vet. Turns out it's not pneumonia. He has lung cancer.
Avatar n tn In May I was hospitalized for a significant case of bacterial pneumonia left lung- I don't smoke and have never had any "lung related issues" (besides the normal colds/ coughs) I'm 52..
182884 tn?1259312906 Bilateral infiltrates, right middle lobe and left lower lobe with small pleural effusion, bilateral pneumonia. Hyperinflation of lungs suggesting obstructive pulmonary disease. My peak flow at drs day before was 250 ( low) Repeat XRAY on April 18th is as follows; The cardiac and mediastinal sillouettes are stable. There is still a streaky density noted in each of the lung bases but it is improving.The pleural effusion seems to have resolved. Biapical scarring is still present.
Avatar n tn I have pain in my right lung which I believe is scar tissue from pneumonia I suffered from last year. In addition to this web-site, there is a web-site called Bronchiectasis R Us and you will learn a LOT about the disease. You should be using a flutter device or an airway clearance vest to keep your lungs clear. Good luck.
Avatar n tn It showed abnormal appearance of lungs, 2-3 mm pulmonary nodules which are noncalcified, plus right paratracheal, aortopulmonary window, and subcarinal nodes that are prominent. The report read that metastic disease could result in this appearance. What does all that mean? I got the round about from my doctor. If it means cancer why don't they just say so?
Avatar n tn There are many reasons for this to happen besides cancer such as infection (pneumonia, TB...), heart/kidney disease, pulmonary embolisms, autoimmune disease (lupus), The doctors need to figure out why this is happening to you...what have they told you and what tests have they run on you?
Avatar f tn Our son is 17. Severe Cerebral Palsy, sudden onset scolisos at puberty. Spinal surgery at 13. Increased scoliosis and crankshafting at 15 years. At 16 diagnosed with severe restrictive lung disease. Right lung "caged" between spine and severe ribcage deformity. Removal of hardware, "fixing" of severe ribcage rotation not possible. CT scan shows right lung smaller than should be and breath sounds show very little movement.
5601163 tn?1370701672 Could be residual changes from the pneumonia -- many times the xray takes longer to completely resolve than the symptoms, even after a course of antibiotics. Sometimes, pneumonia develops in response to mild airway blockage from a mass or tumor, so if they saw something (even small or subtle), they probably just want a CT to make sure it's not something like that.
1618318 tn?1318196283 I have swallowing disorders that put me at risk for aspiration pneumonia. Are there any tests that can be done to differentiate the type of pneumonia? I have had several xrays done on my chest and was put on antibiotics.
Avatar f tn I ave just been diagnosed with pneumonia. Will this leave me with permanent lung damage. I feel very short of breath.
Avatar n tn Pneumonia is a very serious lung infection that is caused by several different types of bacteria or viruses. Since you got well and then got sick again, you may either have a resistant strain, or have picked up a secondary infection. Yellow phlegm with a clear x-ray sounds like bronchitis. Either way, you need to see a pulmonary doctor to prescribe a different antibiotic to treat this new infection. Be sure to get lots of rest and drink plenty of fluids.
Avatar n tn Hi! I am sorry to hear that you have been going through so much. Basically you have a granulomatous disease. So all causes that result in formation of granulomas need to be ruled out. These include histoplasmosis (what you were diagnosed with first), tuberculosis, leprosy, schistosomiasis, cryptococcosis, cat-scratch disease, sarcoidosis, crohn's disease, Pneumocystis pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, rheumatoid arthritis, and granuloma annulare.
Avatar m tn Several courses of antibiotics later and X rays, the pneumonia has gone but left some marks on the lung; scarring according to the doctors. Despite being able to cycle and run ok, I am still not feeling right and still have catargh on my lungs which is fighting to stay put. The worst is just not feeling that my head is connected, almost like I continually have had a glass of wine! Anyone else felt like this after pneumonia? I am an asthmatic although controlled perfectly by ventolin etc.
Avatar f tn I am worried to see that report. Is he suffering from any major lung problem or any major lung disease???? Please any one help me out from this situation. Any opinion appreciated!
Avatar m tn I have all the symptoms of pneumonia. The xray came back as either pneumonia or lung cancer. Small mass found on lower left lung. Treating me for pneumonia. I will have repeat xray possible cat scan. Asking in advance. How often is this found? Can pneumonia look like lung cancer? Day two of medication and I do feel better and fever broke. I still have pains from my cough and still expereince the sweaty, hot and cold bouts but feel better despite general aches and pains.
Avatar f tn Have you ever had a shot to keep you from getting pneumonia? I used to have pneumonia at least once a year, but not anymore. It's been 10 years now. Also COPD can cause pleurisy, among other things. See a doctor who specializes in lung probems!
Avatar f tn What you describe is consistent with two types of lung disease; one infectious and the other non-infectious (allergy or hypersensitivity). The infectious is actually the result of a process that changes the anatomical structure of the lung, called Bronchiectasis (a condition often associated with Cystic Fibrosis).