Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My recent ER (emergency department) diagnosis, as a result of a CAT (computed tomography scan) scan, shows COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). However, there is no cough, no wheezing, normal blood pressure, and normal oxygen levels. I am experiencing extreme tiredness, lack of energy, and a general feeling of illness. I am waiting for a pulmonology appointment and it has been making me feel despondent. Currently, I am using an Albuterol inhaler every six hours and taking Trelegy once a day. Are there any possible alternatives to consider, as we are unable to get an appointment with a pulmonologist in the next two weeks? About four weeks ago, after the initial visit, I used Prednisone for five days and Doxycycline for a week.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern. I have carefully reviewed the detailed history you have provided. It is not possible to diagnose COPD without symptoms such as cough, dyspnea, and sputum production. Do you experience any of these symptoms? Another important risk factor for COPD is smoking, either firsthand or secondhand exposure. Do you have any smoking habits or exposure to smoke? Please reply with the answers to the questions above so that I can provide better guidance.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Thank you for the reply doctor,
So, the emergency room stated that the CT (computed tomography) scan showed COPD despite the absence of those symptoms. Several blood tests have shown nothing unusual. We have managed to schedule an appointment with a pulmonologist, but it is almost a month away. I feel really bad and have no energy. The Albuterol inhalers do not seem to provide noticeable relief, and I am finding it difficult to do anything other than walk. Do you have any other options or suggestions for me to pursue?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
As I mentioned earlier, symptoms are typically present in almost all COPD patients. Nearly all COPD patients either have a smoking habit or have been exposed to secondhand smoke. To diagnose COPD, a pulmonary function test (PFT) is necessary. Is it possible for you to have the PFT done earlier? If the PFT results are expected, there is no need to worry about COPD. Please reply with the answers to the previous questions so that I can provide you with better guidance.
Thank you.
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Answered byDr. Kaushal Bhavsar
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