Is there a medication or breathing apperatus that may help her strenthen her lungs,I also know that 85 is pretty old and it might be just old age.Two years ago thay removed a vein from her leg to correct an anurism,is it possible that might have caused her to be in the condition she is in now.
2007-06-16 16:14:59 · 8 answers · asked by gary r 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
she needs to see a doctor.
2007-06-16 16:17:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. She needs to see the doctor who will first order an investigation like an x ray to see what is wrong with the lungs before prescribing any medication. There is no medicine to strengthen the lung. Lung related medicine acts on the phlegm and on the size of the airway
2. If she is in a critical stage, the doctor might use the ventilator / respirator on her. This is an equipment that takes the place of the lungs. If she still can breathe on her own, she will be given oxygen and suction will be done to remove the phlegm if there is a lot. If it is really bad but she still can breathe on her own, the doctor might make a hole in the neck through to the airway called a tracheostomy.
3. Surgery under anaesthesia is not encouraged for the very old and the very young unless they really need it because the drugs can cause respiratory depression which means disturbance in breathing. It can be due to the surgery itself or it can be due to the complications of the general anesthesia. Ask the doctor if there is a thrombosis or an embolism.
4. While at home, I suggest she rests more in a sitting position. Give her the emotional support she needs to feel safe.
2007-06-16 16:42:20 · answer #2 · answered by Nureha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandmother had the same thing and it turned out to be congestive heart failure and she is on oxygen, breathing treatments and the occasional inhaler. So far, she is doing just fine with these. She really needs to see a doctor....only they can tell what is going on. Good luck.
2007-06-16 16:19:22 · answer #3 · answered by Lilah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have to go on oxygen. Has she told the doctor about this? She should, he will have ideas as to what she can do to help with her breathing.
2007-06-16 16:19:06 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may need to be on oxygen. She should see a pulmonary specialist.
2007-06-16 16:22:26 · answer #5 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doubt it.She could have heart problems.Those are two of the symptoms.She should see a cardiologist,heart specialist.
2007-06-16 16:49:53 · answer #6 · answered by flossie mae 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aunt need daily oxygen , she need the machine at her home,, get her to the doctor
2007-06-16 17:17:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am guessing someone who's name ends with MD will get you the BEST answer.
2007-06-16 16:24:23 · answer #8 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋