Respiratory Rally » lung infection http://respiratoryrally.org Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:59:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 My husband has a shadow on his lung following a chest infection? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/my-husband-has-a-shadow-on-his-lung-following-a-chest-infection http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/my-husband-has-a-shadow-on-his-lung-following-a-chest-infection#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:07:12 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/my-husband-has-a-shadow-on-his-lung-following-a-chest-infection My husband is waiting for hospital admittance following finding a shadow on his lung. He is 41 and never smoked but had a few chest infections, the latter where he coughed up red mucus in a morning.
Can this be something else? The doctor said he will have to prepare himself in case its cancer and I’m so worried, can you help?

I am afraid it is not possible to reassure you as your husbands tests are not yet complete. This best I can say is there are possibilities other than cancer.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/my-husband-has-a-shadow-on-his-lung-following-a-chest-infection/feed 5 Is it bad to have an infection in your lung? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/is-it-bad-to-have-an-infection-in-your-lung http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/is-it-bad-to-have-an-infection-in-your-lung#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:15 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/is-it-bad-to-have-an-infection-in-your-lung Ok so yesterday my dad fainted & they took him to the hospital.At the hospital they told him it was because his left lung was infected.My question is,is it bad to have that kind of infection?And was the faint because of that or was it something else.He said he started coughing real hard and that’s when he fainted.

It is very likely that your father fainted after not getting enough oxygen from coughing so hard and for so long. A lung infection is a serious matter and should be treated exactly as directed by the doctor. He needs to make sure he takes any prescribed meds, especially antibiotics to clear up the infection.
You sound like a loving daughter to be so concerned about your dad. Hope he’s better soon.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/is-it-bad-to-have-an-infection-in-your-lung/feed 1 My 8 and a half year old Rabbit has a lung infection. I have brought him into the house. Any advice? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/my-8-and-a-half-year-old-rabbit-has-a-lung-infection-i-have-brought-him-into-the-house-any-advice http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/my-8-and-a-half-year-old-rabbit-has-a-lung-infection-i-have-brought-him-into-the-house-any-advice#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:21:05 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/my-8-and-a-half-year-old-rabbit-has-a-lung-infection-i-have-brought-him-into-the-house-any-advice He has been to the vet and given an injection of anti biotics and anti biotic drops. He is moving about ok but not eating. I was told by the vet that he would probably go downhill fast but he seems more perky today but still not eating, only nibbling on a tiny amount of veggies Anyone got any advice?

If your rabbit is on antibiotics your vet should of given you some pro-biotics aswell. Rabbits have very sensitive tummys and the antibiotics can upset the gut flora. Ask your vet for some Bio-Lapsis.

Its good he’s eating a little bit, if he stops completely he’ll need to see a vet straight away, If he’s nibbling a little bit of veg it might be an idea to suppliment this with some syringe feed such as critical care.

As already said make sure your bunny is kept warm and that water is in easy reach.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/my-8-and-a-half-year-old-rabbit-has-a-lung-infection-i-have-brought-him-into-the-house-any-advice/feed 6 Lung infection……………? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/lung-infection http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/lung-infection#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:25:16 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/lung-infection my boyfriend was diagnosed with a lung infection…he’s 24 years old…sometimes he has trouble breathing..
i was wondering what are the risk factors and will he be alright? im really worried about him =[

It all depends on how long he was sick before he got sick. The infection can spread without being treated. The good thing going for him is his age! he will be ok.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/lung-infection/feed 3 I have a chest/lung infection and im getting pain in my left lung? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/i-have-a-chestlung-infection-and-im-getting-pain-in-my-left-lung http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/i-have-a-chestlung-infection-and-im-getting-pain-in-my-left-lung#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:48:20 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/i-have-a-chestlung-infection-and-im-getting-pain-in-my-left-lung ive been on anti biotics but its made me feel worse
and ive had stabbing pains in my left lung
do you think the doctor could of got my diagnosis wrong

Make an appointment with your doc today!
I don’t think your docs diagnosis is wrong, but things may have altered since he last saw you. It is definitely time to go back to the doctor, especially if this has happened since starting ab’s.

With your history it is possible that you could have developed a partial pneumothorax (partially collapsed lung). It’s nothing to panic about, but you need to get an X-ray to check it out asap. This is more likely if you are someone with a tall, skinny build and have been coughing lots!

Be careful about taking medical advice on what is an ‘open site’. Advice is predominantly from laypersons and may be completely wrong -which could either make you complacent about a condition, or scare the beejeesus out if you!!!!!

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/i-have-a-chestlung-infection-and-im-getting-pain-in-my-left-lung/feed 6 What might cause a bad lung ear and throat infection combo that doesnt go away completetly? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/what-might-cause-a-bad-lung-ear-and-throat-infection-combo-that-doesnt-go-away-completetly http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/what-might-cause-a-bad-lung-ear-and-throat-infection-combo-that-doesnt-go-away-completetly#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:29:14 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/what-might-cause-a-bad-lung-ear-and-throat-infection-combo-that-doesnt-go-away-completetly 10 days of amoxicillin and might still have it and dont want it to come back
i took it everyday on the dot because i was so sick i wanted to get better really bad the infection feels deeper in my lungs then bronchitis
i have had bronchitis many times from bad colds in my life up to a month but this is deep and drainy

I think your ovaries have turned inside out.

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/what-might-cause-a-bad-lung-ear-and-throat-infection-combo-that-doesnt-go-away-completetly/feed 7 can my baby get an ear infection or lung infection from third-hand smoke? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/can-my-baby-get-an-ear-infection-or-lung-infection-from-third-hand-smoke http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/can-my-baby-get-an-ear-infection-or-lung-infection-from-third-hand-smoke#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:53:22 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/can-my-baby-get-an-ear-infection-or-lung-infection-from-third-hand-smoke my baby is going on 9 months old.and since the day he was born,i can not get his daddy’s mom to wash her hands,(she says she does but i always have my eye on her & she has lied to me).and then she goes and starts playing with him,even right after she smokes.can my baby still get sick?

No.

1. germs have been around since the begining of mankind. As a matter of fact they have helped us evolve. This clean your hand thing is just an industry trying to make money. Don’t get me wrong, there are germs out there that can get us sick. BUt the majority is ok. Doctor’s have decided that is ok for a child/baby to run a cold. This prepares/makes strond their immune system.

2. If she doesn’t smoke around the baby, is ok. as long as she keeps the smoke away. Just because she smells like it doesn’t mean the baby is going to inhale the smoke.

So, relax! Germs are good for the evolution of mankind and as long as she doesn’t smoke around or near the baby, your baby will grow up healhty

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/can-my-baby-get-an-ear-infection-or-lung-infection-from-third-hand-smoke/feed 3 can smoking pot cause a lung infection? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/can-smoking-pot-cause-a-lung-infection http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/can-smoking-pot-cause-a-lung-infection#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:55:36 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/can-smoking-pot-cause-a-lung-infection how do i know if i have one? dont just tell me to see the doc either cause it is far away and i dont like taking medicince or antibiotics. some one hlp?

yes

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/can-smoking-pot-cause-a-lung-infection/feed 1 If i had a lung infection and swine flu will i be more likly do die? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/if-i-had-a-lung-infection-and-swine-flu-will-i-be-more-likly-do-die http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/if-i-had-a-lung-infection-and-swine-flu-will-i-be-more-likly-do-die#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:21:29 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/if-i-had-a-lung-infection-and-swine-flu-will-i-be-more-likly-do-die
u might get severely sick but i wouldnt think u would die. the news blows it up way to much

]]> http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/if-i-had-a-lung-infection-and-swine-flu-will-i-be-more-likly-do-die/feed 1 Does anyone have info or sites about a lung infection called micobacterium avium intracellular? http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/does-anyone-have-info-or-sites-about-a-lung-infection-called-micobacterium-avium-intracellular http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/does-anyone-have-info-or-sites-about-a-lung-infection-called-micobacterium-avium-intracellular#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:12:21 +0000 admin http://respiratoryrally.org/lung-infection/does-anyone-have-info-or-sites-about-a-lung-infection-called-micobacterium-avium-intracellular
Yes, it’s an uncommon infection which affects people who have depressed immune systems. It is in the same family as TB but not as catchy to normal people. There are lots of ways to treat it. It is spelled with a "y", mycobacterium. Good luck.

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