Respiratory Disorders Community

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How is lymphocytic bronchiolitis Diagnosed?

Kylew99

Is a lung ct or X-ray enough for a diagnosis or would a gas exchange test or a lung biopsy be needed? Also what are the symptoms and what...

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CT scan

Sfasse73

A recent cat scan shows I have Bronchiectasis in my middle lobe. The cat scan was for my stomach but it picked this up incidentally. Wh...

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Constant Urge to Take Deep Breaths

RickM78

Hi, For the last week I've had a constant urge to take deep breaths, and fill my lungs so that they feel stretched. The breath gives m...

118 answers | 44 comments

Gasping for breath while awake

tomds

For several months I have been experiencing gasping for breath while I am awake. I will be breathing normally and suddenly my chest heav...

15 answers | 3 comments

can't get a satisfying breath

AJW81

My daughter is 16 years old. She does not drink or smoke. On Dec. 7, she told me that she felt like she couldn't get enough air, so she...

48 answers | 12 comments

Pulmonary hypertension

bidur_baral

How long does it take to develop pulmonary hypertension due to disordered breathing?

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