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Other Respiratory Disorders

Do you have a respiratory disease that isn’t listed under any of the other forums? Are you not quite sure what respiratory disease you are dealing with? This is the right place for you to ask questions, look for information, or share advice and experiences.

3mm spot on lung

During normal chest xray they found a 3mm spot on my lungs. I was a heavy smoker up to 12 years ago when I stopped. Should I be concerned about lung cancer at this time :-( . Sceduled for a CT scan next week.

by User avatar Guest

My Mother's 2 yr old home is making her sick.

My Parents had a home built in NC 2 1/2 years ago. She has been complaining of headaches & sinus problems and shortness of breath when she returns home (especially after it rains). She is fine when she is out or out of town. WHen she returns home, it takes her breath away. They did have a...

by User avatar Maryrn

respiratory secretions differ in color, consistency, and cha

Some secretions are whitish, others are green...some are extra thick, while there are those that are just slimy, and so on. They say these characteristics tell the type of infectious agent that one may have. How do you tell?I mean, for example, if it's green and thick, what does this signify? If...

by User avatar Guest

Chest PA Apico (B)

Interpretation:Suspicious densities are seen in both apicesThe heart is normal in size and configurationDiaphragm and other chest structures are intactImpression: Apicolordotic view is suggestedPlease explain further and advise me please.  thanks

by User avatar rjer2911

polips on traquea

I been coughing blood maybe once or twice a week from about a month, small quantities. Doctor did two broncoscopies ,finally last one he found a small polip on my traquea. Is that polip is the cause of my coughing blood especilly in the morning, what should i do ? is there a tretment or ishould I...

by User avatar wgdwfloors155324

Lordotic and spot view of the right apex suggested

I had my chest xray taken as advised by the doc because a pulmonologist whom I went to by chance, when I took my daughter to her, wrote down PTB suspect on my xray request.  I did not read the request and just learned when my hmo declined the request.  Next day I went back to see my real doctor...

by User avatar jb

breathing problem during physical activity

I've always been in good shape, ran cross country, pushups, situps, basic fitness stuff, until a year ago I start having these these insane urges to gag or throwup. After going a summer without running I decide to start again and after half a mile i'm forced to stop. My chest and side hurts and I...

by User avatar limey3r83238

chest tightness

:-| Hello.  I would like to start by saying a little bit of myself... I was born with an enlarge heart, thank God and my parents for keeping up taking me to the hospital twice a week to check my heart. My condition got way better, but now i suffer Severe Asthma diagnosed by a Doctor. I have been...

by User avatar ZORI

Fever with Upper Respitory Infection

I was just wonderning how long a fever can last with an upper respitory infection. I have ran a fever off and on for 5 days now. Never over 101 but still long enough to conern me. Do you think I need to be concerned? I am currently taking Biaxin 1000mg. Thank You!

by User avatar Karen Koontz26929

Chronic Illnesses Disorder?

I think I need a shoulder to cry on - I'm just burnt out! My hubby (now 64) has a problem and it may even be psychological one, in that for the past few years he gets sick, tired, sore or ill at least once per week. What generally happens because he does suffer with arthritis, this is used as a...

by User avatar OhJo138354