Can bronchiectasis with hyperinflated lungs be cured permanently?

Question

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I did an ECG, TMT, and blood tests. All the reports were normal, but the ECG report says MVP with mild MR. I have had anxiety, tiredness, and atypical chest pain for the past four months. I get mucus secretion in the morning. My chest X-ray and CT scan showed mild bronchiectasis and hyperinflated lungs.

I am unable to exercise. My weight has reduced from 116 lbs to 105 lbs. I am taking the Mollif tablet, the Mucolite tablet, and the Ascoril Plus syrup.

Please help.

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Answer 1

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Hyperinflated lungs occur due to air entrapment and cause shortness of breath, chest pain, productive cough, and exertional dyspnea. In the case of bronchiectasis, patients are more prone to develop frequent respiratory tract infections. Therefore, I suggest (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her, and take medicines with their consent) the tablet Azithromycin with your tablets.

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Answer 2

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Azithromycin belongs to the macrolides. Although some macrolides increase the risk of sudden cardiac death, Azithromycin is considered to have minimal cardiotoxicity, according to some clinical studies.

Every medication has some side effects of its own. I suggest (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines with their consent) tablet Amoxicillin or the tablet Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) if you do not want tablet Azithromycin to subside the respiratory tract infection, which may aggravate your bronchiectasis status. You can continue the capsule Becosule and the tablet Shelcal.

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Answer 3

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I mentioned it earlier.

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Answer 4

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Patients with bronchiectasis are more prone to developing respiratory tract infections. Respiratory tract infections can aggravate the symptoms of bronchiectasis. Patients with bronchiectasis need more energy due to increased workload of breathing, repeated inflammation, and infections. Productive mucus may cause weakness. Follow the below steps;

1. Consume foods rich in carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

2. Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables and fruits to gain weight.

3. You can walk and do some exercises regularly.

4. Do breathing exercises like blowing or inflating the balloons regularly. This exercise enhances your lung capacity.

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You can drink two to four cups of tea, coffee, or milk daily.

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I suggest consulting with a specialist doctor, talking with him or her, and taking medicines with their consent: tablet Pulmocef (Cefuroxime) 500 mg (milligrams). It is used to treat various bacterial infections like pneumonia, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, and enteric fever.

In bronchiectasis, the bronchial tubes of your lungs can become permanently widened, damaged, and thickened. So it can become severe in the long term. If left untreated, it can cause respiratory or cardiac failure. According to some clinical studies, bronchiectasis can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, and some patients may die of heart disease.

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1) I suggest (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines with their consent) tablet Pulmocef (Cefuroxime) 500 mg (milligram) twice daily for 14 days.

2) I suggest tablet Montelukast for suppressing cough.

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Answer 8

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Yes, you can take other medications. Bronchiectasis is a progressive disease that may worsen gradually over time. So, treatment should be started early to prevent infections, slow damage, and make it easier to control your symptoms. As I have already mentioned, bronchiectasis is considered mild, where there is less or scanty production of mucus.

When symptoms are well controlled, that particular period will be considered a very slowly progressive stage. I suggest (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines with their consent) tablet Singulair (Montelukast) 10 mg once daily at night and the tablet Doxolin (Doxofylline) 400 mg once daily after the meal at night.

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Answer 9

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Yes, bronchiectasis causes weight loss. Chest pain is common in the case of bronchiectasis.

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Answer 10

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As I have already mentioned, chest pain is normal in bronchiectasis. Increased effort to breathe due to chest congestion may cause chest pain.

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Answer 11

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Chest pain due to bronchiectasis is common.

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Answer 12

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Yes, medications help to control the symptoms of bronchiectasis and prevent infections.

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Answer 13

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According to your statement, your prescribing doctor has prescribed these medications, so you can continue taking this medication.

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Answer 14

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You can take medications like Becosules performance (Essential minerals, Vitamins, Amino acids, and Natural extract) and Shelcal (calcium and Vitamin D3) daily, as they are recommended for everyday usage by your doctor.

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Answer 15

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Yes, you can take dry fruits and healthy foods. You should take as much water as you can.

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