Respiratory Diseases

sepsis. Today after a month they told us she had ARDS I don't want medical advice I want other people's thoughts. Well the sepsis has gotten better the pulmonary has not fever of 99, respirations of 40-50, low blood pressure, heaving at the mouth, on a trach vent of 50 percent, EEG machine on her head. She has had the same pulmonary doctor the whole time do you think I should get a 2nd opinion? has anyone out there had any eperience with this ICU NURSES out there

2006-09-27 16:01:48 · 8 answers · asked by Terri L 2

Daughter having breathing problems. we thought she had pneumonia, Dr. at emergency said it was a form of Bronchitis. He gave her antibiotics and steroids. Why steroids? Sounds scary to me.

2006-09-27 15:49:12 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-27 15:36:19 · 5 answers · asked by Terri L 2

I was told that I had asthma as a baby and then out grow it. I don't remember having it. Well I recently had a cold and then bronchitis( I think it bronchitis I usually develop after a cold but don't have the money to go to the dr now). It been about a week but I am still wheezing alot. The cough sound productive but nothing really comes up. I lay in bed and listen to wheezing sound that comes out of me. When I wake up in the morning my chest feel so tight. I was just wondering if anyone develop asthma from bronchitis. I am also a smoker trying quick.

Thanks

2006-09-27 13:17:51 · 11 answers · asked by mrsfisher 1

I have been sick for about a month maybe longer. I've been on antibiotics, steroid shots and now has put me on this medication and antibiotics again. Hes saying I am having asthma attacks, I would have to say something else is at play here because I have had attacks before but not ones that last for a months.

2006-09-27 12:16:16 · 10 answers · asked by ascendent2 4

Many athletes use 100% oxygen on the sidelines. Has there been studies done to see if there is any tissue damage from chronic exposure to high concentration of oxygen?

2006-09-27 12:08:22 · 4 answers · asked by stinkie2b 1

my husband was 'accidently' given too much Dilaudid during his last hospital stay. When it was figured out, his oxygen level was at 30, and he was basically 'comatose'. He was put into ICU for 2 days. What type of long term problems should we anticipate?

2006-09-27 10:36:35 · 5 answers · asked by rob c 1

He also has emphysema.

2006-09-27 08:52:36 · 21 answers · asked by MaryBeth 7

2006-09-27 08:50:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone goes to the Doctor with a Cough, Chest Congestion, and Tightness in the Chest. The Doctor just takes Blood Pressure, Temp., and listens to his Chest. The Doctor says they have Bronchitis with a little Fluid in the Lungs. He Prescribes them Antibiotics, an Inhaler, and Steroids. Should the Doctor also have X-rays taken?

2006-09-27 03:39:52 · 8 answers · asked by mr_nice_guy 1

2006-09-27 03:01:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it possible to have an infection but no rise in temperature. I think I may have a sinus infection but my doctor has given me nose drops which help but don't cure. As I do not have a temperarure he has not offered me an antibiotic. I also think that the sinus problem has a lot to do with the ringing in my ears as when my blocked nose clears for a while the ringing goes away or is very faint.

2006-09-26 22:30:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

my nose keep running and i sneeze a lot

2006-09-26 20:24:11 · 9 answers · asked by Fabian M 1

For the last 2 years I have been getting Bronchitis twice a year. All of the info. I find on Bronchitis talks about people who smoke and I am a non-smoker, have been all of my life. I can't understand why I keep getting it.

2006-09-26 16:46:23 · 11 answers · asked by simpsonwd 2

I had asthma at 6 months old and lost before reaching the age of 5. I really did have asthma. I had to get away from cats, feathered pillows, and more. But then I dont have any problems now and I am 17 years old? What type of asthma was that? Do I still have asthma but at a lesser degree?

2006-09-26 12:06:18 · 12 answers · asked by avalentin911 2

I have a bacterial infection in my respitory tract:
a) how did I get something like this?
b) why does my chest hurt so bad?

2006-09-26 04:55:12 · 6 answers · asked by braslinbabe85 2

The information that about now, is overwhelming in it's proof that smoking DOES harm the people around them, yet these selfish smokers WILL continue to poison those babies & children who, they say, "They Love so much".

I smoked from the age of 10 up to the age of about 35 years, (I am now 73) BUT when it was proved that smoking kills and causes those terrable lung conditions and a cough that DOES NOT SEEM TO STOP even now, I am utterly appalled when I see these people, as I have mentioned before, smoke in front of their & others' babies & young children.

I stopped so can they, but the answer seems to be that these people have NO will power and are selfish into the bargain.
Any comments folks?

2006-09-26 03:35:46 · 30 answers · asked by Richard A 1

2006-09-26 00:10:08 · 13 answers · asked by sandawn4200 1

Mu husband got a Pott's disease and he's alreadt taking medicines/therapy after a spine operation. will my 2 kids acquire the same disease since they sleep with us in a common room?

2006-09-25 23:32:31 · 3 answers · asked by layne villase 1

her pulse is high and her respirations are 40-50, fever of 100, receiving 50 percent of oxygen in her trach ventilater. what does all this mean? also the doctor wants to take her off her antiobiotics-isn't that dangerous? or is it bad to keep her on them for such a period of time?

2006-09-25 16:59:00 · 6 answers · asked by Terri L 2

I have COPD and asthma and I live in Florida. I hear that it's the worse place to live with breathing problems, and they do seem to be getting worse every year. I cannot handle it much longer and need to live where the climate would be more helpful to my breathing difficulties. Can anyone PLEASE tell me if they have moved somewhere because of breathing problems and have had real good luck with doing so? PLEASE HELP! "suffocating in florida"

2006-09-25 15:30:26 · 24 answers · asked by SeaMistress 3

I was having this discussion about people abusing drugs and stealing other people's inhalers for 'the high'. I would never let anyone touch my inhaler except for me. But How would it affect their bodies. I think there would be major heart problems because it makes one heart beat faster. But specifically, what does the medicine affect someone;s body if they dont need it and they dont even have asthma?

2006-09-25 13:47:35 · 6 answers · asked by katechaos34 2

2006-09-24 20:49:58 · 2 answers · asked by pato_gee 1

i had a pain in my chest for 48 hrs and hurt so much every time id breathe in and someone told me it sounds like a respitory problem rather than cardiac. Does anyone have simmilar symptoms or diagnosis?

2006-09-24 19:03:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have severe sinus problems. I've seen an ENT doctor and a neurologist with no results. Currently I am suffering from what I think is ragweed allergy. My only syptoms are severe sinus pain and general sick feelings (nausea, temperature fluctuation, fatigue) I use a nasal spray and take Zyrtec daily. They help a little. Any ideas, suggestions? I am particularly interested in trying some homeopathic remedies.

2006-09-24 18:40:18 · 6 answers · asked by mazzie 2

2006-09-24 17:00:24 · 6 answers · asked by Terri L 2

2006-09-24 16:34:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been experiencing chest pain with exerction and come to find out my oxygen level would drop in the low 80's after a few minutes. I huff and puff but my lungs are clear they say. what could this be. i am only 21 and get short of breath so easily. help!!!!!

2006-09-24 13:45:01 · 5 answers · asked by owned by a siberian husky 4

i have a relative that is 69 and needing one due to lung disease but the doctor told him since he was of that age more than likely he would be passed over on the list. is this true?

2006-09-24 09:58:11 · 4 answers · asked by useless_knowledged_1 4

2006-09-24 04:05:54 · 20 answers · asked by raj vijay 1