Talk to Cancer - Oncology on Shortness Of Breath
Asking For Brother, Male 17, Hyderabad
My younger brother who is 17 years old is suffering from shortness of breath while laying down on bed he has also chest congestion and cough 2 years ago he was diagnosed with t-cell lymphoma an oncologist did his treatment by chemotherapy and steroids he got fully recover from it nowadays his maintenance phase of lymphoma is undergoing with (VCR) Vincristine iv every month, can any pediatric oncologist help us for chest congestion and shortness of breath?
Dr. Zohair Arshad Chohan - Radiation Oncologist
MBBS, M.Sc. (Radiation Oncology), Certified of Nuclear Medicine | Lahore
5 Positive Reviews
Please get a chest x-ray and CBC done before discussing any medicine.
Dr. Zohair Arshad Chohan - Radiation Oncologist
MBBS, M.Sc. (Radiation Oncology), Certified of Nuclear Medicine | Lahore
5 Positive Reviews
when was the last chemo session done
Dr. Zohair Arshad Chohan - Radiation Oncologist
MBBS, M.Sc. (Radiation Oncology), Certified of Nuclear Medicine | Lahore
5 Positive Reviews
it's unlikely that the symptoms are due to chemotherapy.
most likely it's due to some seasonal infection.
Please consult a nearby emergency deptt and take medicine as advised.
Dr. Zohair Arshad Chohan - Radiation Oncologist
MBBS, M.Sc. (Radiation Oncology), Certified of Nuclear Medicine | Lahore
5 Positive Reviews
if last session was done on 11th April then this condition could be due to chemo.
White cell count is low but absolute count is okay.
most likely is due to seasonal infection
Patient
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thanks alot sir i went the nearest pediatric phys he advised me to nebulise with atem and tab levofloxacin 750mg with Telefast D i just want to know should i keep this prescription or not because he is not an oncologist
1 year ago
MBBS, M.Sc. (Radiation Oncology), Certified of Nuclear Medicine | Lahore | Book Appointment
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I think it's good
1 year ago
Dr. Muhammad Afham Shahid - Cancer Specialist / Oncologist
MBBS, FCPS (Medical Oncologist), MRCP.SCE Medical Oncology (UK) | Lahore
29 Positive Reviews
Assalamualikum-wa-Rehmatullah-e-wa-Barakatuhu
I see you have sought attention of Dr zohair. kindly adhere to his advice. Yes Levofloxacin is OK for now. If your brother doesn't improve on current medication in 3 days then you need to get antibiotics reviewed. kindly also share last followup scan and Echocardiography.
Best regards
Asst. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tariq - Cancer Specialist / Oncologist
MBBS, FCPS, MCPS | Peshawar
141 Positive Reviews
Your son is patient of Dr Noureen Mushtaq , Peads Oncologist AKUH. Visit AKUH ER for further assistance. It’s better you seek a physical consultation .
Dr. Khawaja Farhan Zahid - Cancer Specialist / Oncologist
MBBS, FCPS (Medicine), FCPS (Medical Oncology), MRCPI (Ireland), SCE Medical Oncology (UK), Postgraduate Diploma Palliative Care (UK) | Islamabad
9 Positive Reviews
I will recommend that he merits a clinical examination of his chest, blood test and radiological investigations to elucidate cause for his symptoms. Patients with lymphoma are immune comprised and can have all sorts of infections (bacterial, viral, fungal, tuberculos). In addition, one need to rule out relapse of lymphoma as well. Hence based upon your description, it’s not ethical and medically appropriate to suggest treatment for chest infection. I believe that best way forward is to get back in touch with the oncologist who is treating your brother. Best wishes
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both are uploaded sir
1 year ago