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Asked for female, 25 years old from Kollam

My sister's chest xray report shows few fibrosis. She doesn't smoke nor does have any symptoms of breathlessness. Is this progressive?

Dr. Jayvirsinh Chauhan93%(35817 ratings)

MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara

Yes it can be progressive and it can be stopped by proper homeopathic treatment.
You can consult me at Lybrate.

78 people found this helpful

Health Query

My mother 65 years of age is suffering from ild (idiopathic pulmonary fibroses) from last 4 years. She has been taking allopathic medication from last 4 years for this issue. Her breathing issue is increasing day by day. Now she is using oxygen concentrator for about 20 hours a day. Latest test reports shows her lungs are now on 20-25% working condition. She got shortness of breath even if she walk for 10 to 15 steps only. She can't do any physical activity due to this breathing issue. Kindly do let me know if this issue can be treated and her health can be improved as everyone says that it can't be cured or reversed. They said the damage of lungs can only be slow down and they can improve quality of life till end state.

Dr. Shweta P Dave88%(160 ratings)

BHMS- Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine a...read more

Homeopath•Rajkot

The damage to the lungs can be slowed down further with Homeopathy medicines.
you can give Medorrhinum 200 only 3doses
start with senega mother tincture, 20drops in one glass of water, thrice a day..
This will surely help a lot...

68 people found this helpful

Health Query

I have one serious query related to my dad can any one help me out because right now my entire family in stress and my dad is not well to we are doing best for my dad as he is suffering from IPF. Treatment is going on as per doctor advice. Doctor told me that its normal just take medicine and some precautions like stay away from dust, smoke etc Can any one help me out how serious disease is it (IPF) doc advice Fibrodone medicine twice a day till 3 month my dad health is okay but he is not getting internal body power like previous he is I don't know what to do now. He is feeling like down after few walks outside he feels down its because of disease? Is there any way to gain internal energy to improve the stamina and gain some body power like previously he is. Is it serious disease IPF? Because I read on internet life cycle with this disease is 3 to 5 years its true? I am really worried can any one help me out for this. I want to do best for my dad Thank you.

Mr. Sadique Bhati90%(339 ratings)

MA Clinical Psychology, Bachelor of Arts...read more

Psychologist•Nagpur

Dear lybrate user
Apart from medical treatment he also needs psychological help as stress fear anxiety etc plays an important role in most of the chronic diseases. Plus physical and mental relaxation is also required. So get him this mind therapy as well he will be benefitted for sure. Good luck.

Asked for female, 58 years old from Agra

My mom has lungs fibrosis, the oxygen level on oxygen mask is coming 72 now. Without mask mom is having lack of breathing otherwise with mask she's talking. What should we do? Is there any treatment? Please suggest something.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious, lifelong lung disease. It causes lung scarring (tissues scar and thicken over time), making it harder to breathe. Symptoms may come on quickly or take years to develop. No cure exists.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

39 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 31 years old from Bangalore

I'm a patient of hodgkin lymphoma n I want to know which energy drinks I can have.

Dr. Sushma Shah93%(9037 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Vadodara

green juice with leafy vegetables, lauki juice after taste if bitter discard.
fruit juice. protien powder by Amway in Luckwarm milk two times.

239 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 50 years old from Ranchi

If someone is suffering from liver fibrosis and not able to talk and breath properly how to cure.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
People who have advanced liver disease can have complications that affect the heart and lungs. It is not unusual for a person with severe liver disease to have shortness of breath.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

1 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 27 years old from Ludhiana

My mother ct scan report is finding are suggestive of fibrosis changes along with bronchiectasis in the anterior and posterior segment of the left upper lobe possibly siquale of previous infective etiology. According to this report please tell what disease name is exactly? Is it serious issue?

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Your bronchial walls can slowly get thicker because of inflammation and infections. Both of these things keep mucus from draining the way it should. That extra mucus can trap bacteria, causing more infections, scarring, and thickening. Over time, your lungs have to work harder to breathe.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

17 people found this helpful

Health Query

My mother ct scan report is finding are suggestive of fibrosis changes along with bronchiectasis in the anterior and posterior segment of the left upper lobe possibly siquale of previous infective etiology. According to this report please tell what disease name is exactly?

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you
pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it more difficult for your lungs to work properly. As pulmonary fibrosis worsens, you become progressively more short of breath.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

12 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 19 years old from Allahabad

40 years old. Sir I have problem of aortic stenosis. My lv ejection fraction was 68% one month ago now it is 61%.my doctor suggested replacement of aortic valve due to corona virus there is a delay so suggest about surgery can I delay what is your opinion?

Md Rajja92%(790 ratings)

MBBS MSc, MSc Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine Specialist•Motihari

Good evening
ejection fraction above 60% is ok for wait. But as soon as situations are normal replacement of aortic valve should be done.
Thank you.

114 people found this helpful

Health Query

Hi there! I have a relative that is a 71 year old male, had ards and now has fibrosis. Both lungs are affected. All his other organs are operating normally. What options are there?

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
The prognosis varies depending on a person's age, health, lifestyle and the stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis, but it can be fatal to some. There are four stages of pulmonary fibrosis; mild, moderate, severe and very severe.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

15 people found this helpful

Health Query

I am having severe pulmonary fibrosis after covid is it reversible? And what should I do to treat this condition? My spo2 level is above 90% lying between 90-96%. I am 68 years old.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
It indicated that the damage to lung tissue by covid-19 could be reversible for the common covid-19 patients.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

18 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 28 years old from Mumbai