Respiratory Diseases

My mother's husband has had an ear infection for a couple weeks, and it is so gross, it is oozing constantly. He saw a doctor who told him his eardrum is punctured and infected. He gave him anti biotics. But, now he stopped taking them because he thinks the antibiotics are causing half of his face to be paralized. I told him that he needs to keep taking the antibiotics and maybe see a specialist. I have never heard of anti-b's causeing someone to look like they had a stroke. I told him that maybe the infection was swollen and pressing on a nerve and causeing this. Any doctors or nurses out there seen this before. It's very scarey to see him like that.

2006-07-17 06:52:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are some symptoms of having TB. My grandpa was diagnosis. Now everyone who has regular contact with him has to be tested.

2006-07-17 05:45:45 · 4 answers · asked by DEAN 2

I wake up tired, no matter how much sleep I get. My eyes are always puffy so people can tell that I'm tired. I'm fatigue at work. My brain is also slower to respond.

My family doctor doesn't know what it is. I have my allergy pills/spray -- been on that stuff for over a month, still no improvement. We even removed the carpets in our house to reduce the dust levels...

This has been happening for a few years now...5-8 years. I just never bothered with it, until I realize that I'm always tired.

2006-07-17 02:37:19 · 19 answers · asked by Ricesteam 1

snot is all the dead germs, but what is the reason for achy bones?

2006-07-17 01:38:12 · 6 answers · asked by x_nerdalicious_x 1

Hello,
I was wondering if anyone might know what is wrong with me. I have been having really bad breathing problems. I will be fine then all of a sudden i can't breathe and I need to sit down. I see black spots and feel lightheaded when I get up.Sometimes it makes me feel sick to my stomach. Also, when this happens I yawn alot. Is this asthma or something?? Thanks so much.!

2006-07-16 15:46:15 · 4 answers · asked by britney 1

I tend to hyperventilate when I take walks or attempt physical exercise. I was wondering if anyone could tell me why. I am usually not bothered by this if I am walking short distances such as back and forth to the mailbox, but if I walk maybe 2 or 3 blocks, it seems to become a problem. I have noticed that it generally starts with an erratic heartbeat followed by a sensation of fear and then the hyperventilation. Sometimes, however, the hyperventilation precedes the erratic heartbeat. I am in my mid fifties and am currently taking 280mg. of Inderal a day for the erratic heartbeat, but the drug just doesn't seem to completely control it. Also, I take drugs for high blood pressure, high cholesterol and an anxiety disorder. The problem with the erratic heartbeat began in my late twenties and has plagued me ever since. Lately, the hyperventilation / erratic heartbeat seem to have worsened. It is reaching a point where it is hampering my life and making things unpleasant and difficult.

2006-07-16 15:07:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

when smokers have a hole in their throat that they breathe out of, what is that hole called?

2006-07-16 14:11:28 · 15 answers · asked by GivinTakinKnowin 2

does sleep apnea cause strokes or heartattacks in time if not taken care of??

2006-07-16 08:12:49 · 8 answers · asked by puddy_cat05 1

2006-07-16 07:11:49 · 28 answers · asked by Miss Terious 3

Smoking is to be restricted but not completely because many are affected by it. Isn't it?

2006-07-15 18:06:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-15 16:29:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-15 14:39:01 · 2 answers · asked by pansboy 2

Its obvious from airnow website and studies that some people constantly get more pollution then others. I asked pharmacies in those areas to compare the amount of asthma meds and true to form those people in those states suffer more and have to pay for their meds to boot. What is being done to protect people, families and kids who are living in conditions that more and more studies say produces more illness and shorter life span? To me its horribly unfair . When tv weather says beautiful day but airnow website say warning level air how am I suppose to exercise and its happening so often and yes when it does get bad my body can't respond , and my lungs constrict. I fe I know which one to believe but what about others who are not online and don't know? What am I suppose to do to counter my asthma? What if other people are getting sick besides asthma at a faster rate? What if I can't afford to move. I feel like I am in hell and trying for the life of me to warn people how important this i

2006-07-15 13:05:56 · 3 answers · asked by richar g 1

2006-07-15 09:42:53 · 5 answers · asked by ilessthanthreeyou 3

2006-07-15 03:54:14 · 12 answers · asked by uthmankhan1983 1

Yesterday I was practising holding my breath for a long time and with a lot of air to augment my breathing capacity, and now they hurt. Is this dangerous, how long will they hurt, should I go to a doctor. I'll apreciate the help and give points.

2006-07-15 03:45:59 · 19 answers · asked by Mr. Sly 4

A friend visiting from Europe developed a pulmonary embolism after a surgery. She has been started on a blood thinner. When is it safe for her to fly back home?

2006-07-14 17:55:54 · 7 answers · asked by markliving 1

for example comments on results from tests performed and/or physical examination

2006-07-14 07:36:25 · 9 answers · asked by Dobie 2

I have never smoked, but, have developed a lung nodule. The doctor will have it xrayed every 6 mos. A PET SCAN indicated it was not cancerous. Why do lung nodules form and what percentage probability can one become cancerous?

2006-07-13 19:22:35 · 3 answers · asked by jom 4

My dad's mom died of emphezema in 2003, and my dad also being a smoker gets phneumonia at least once a year, I'm scared he doesn't have much longer... what should i do?

2006-07-13 18:33:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-13 16:14:44 · 7 answers · asked by 98transam 1

I saw a Q recently about someone's mother dying of cancer. The questioner was obviously distraught. My cat died of lung cancer and never smoked a cigarette in its life. No, I am not knocking anything or anyone... but it does make you wonder.

2006-07-13 12:52:11 · 12 answers · asked by Saudi Geoff 5

How do I cope with this have you got any tips for me?

2006-07-13 12:46:30 · 18 answers · asked by Charley G 3

I am a 34 year old female with this condition & everything that my doctor has tried has failed in getting it under control. Currently I am on oxygen 24/7 and I have a CPAP machine with oxygen at night due to sleep apnea. Unfortunately, I also have seizures, fibromyalgia, rheumatiod arthritis, lupus, depression, panic/anxiety disorder, I also have 4 spots on the front of my brain which my doctor does not know what it is. I know that sarcoids can spread to other organs but doctor says that it generally stays in place?? However, I have been having vision loss in my right eye, my pcp checked my eyes and I could only read one letter on the 2nd line. Can sarcoids be affecting my eyes now. I am scared. My lung doctor has dismissed me as a patient due to the this statement: I don't know if I can help you, more than likely you have had this disease for over 10 years and the other doctors just let it go. So in other words he didn't want to be stuck in the middle. Waiting on disability court date

2006-07-13 05:12:42 · 8 answers · asked by ~Sheila~ 5

2006-07-13 01:21:52 · 17 answers · asked by fafita33 1

i have breathing problem whenever i get cold please please suggest me a remedy

2006-07-13 00:47:25 · 9 answers · asked by anju 1

2006-07-12 23:18:22 · 5 answers · asked by catherine 1

I would like to know if smoking through a hookah (arabic smoke instrument) is safer or negligible health wise as compared to smoking cigarettes? Some people say that smoking hookah is safe as the smoke is filtered through water and as long as you are smoking non-tabacco it is safe. is this true?

2006-07-12 16:28:22 · 14 answers · asked by smartboy 2

I am on oxygen, as needed. How can my oxygen level be at 97 and I am still having a difficult time breathing? My machine is set at 2.50.

2006-07-12 06:26:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

This happened to me 6 years ago.

2006-07-12 05:42:52 · 18 answers · asked by daisey_duke52 1