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Dr. Barry Cohen, MD
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Dr. Barry Cohen practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Gilford, NH. Dr. Cohen treats children who have breathing problems, or a problem with his or her lungs. Pediatric pulmonologists often treat children with chronic cough, difficulty breathing, recurring pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, apnea, chronic lung disease in premature infants, noisy breathing, and conditions that require special equipment to monitor and/or help with breathing at home.
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What helps with bronchitis?
Bronchitis is a term used very loosely. There's a productive cough. Chronic cough Wheezing. All different.
Is it okay to have shortness of breath after pneumonia?
Recovery can take a while.
Should I take antibiotics for bronchitis?
If you're coughing colorful phlegm, often antibiotic is given. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
What is the best breathing treatment for bronchitis?
Depends on whether bronchospasm/ wheezing or infection.
Can bronchitis become pneumonia?
Bronchitis implies germs and mucus in the large airway. Pneumonia would be germs in the tiny airspaces. They're not far from each. Both can get an antibiotic. Both often misdiagnosed. READ MORE
Bronchitis implies germs and mucus in the large airway. Pneumonia would be germs in the tiny airspaces. They're not far from each. Both can get an antibiotic. Both often misdiagnosed.
How long does pneumonia last?
Practice deep breathing and don't suppress the cough, and you will get better quicker.
How to fix bronchitis?
Don't smoke. Inhalers. Sometimes antibiotics for when you're worse. Usually chronic. Unless you just have a bad cough and cold that's not true bronchitis.
Can pneumonia be fixed with medications?
Usually, YES.
How long should I take antibiotics for pneumonia?
Depends. Uncomplicated cases 7 to 10 days. Zithromax is taken 5 days but lasts longer. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
Can bronchitis turn into pneumonia?
People can have both. Bronchitis is infection of large airways with productive cough. Pneumonia is infection with fluid in (small) alveoli . Both terms are over used. Get Outlook READ MORE
People can have both. Bronchitis is infection of large airways with productive cough. Pneumonia is infection with fluid in (small) alveoli . Both terms are over used. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
What is the treatment for pulmonary embolism?
Variable. Sometimes trying to remove clot. Usually source in leg to watch. Usually anticoagulation slightly later.
How long does it take to fix pneumonia?
You take medicines to treat pneumonia. Cough is a symptom that can last longer. Sometimes there is lung scarring.
Can bronchitis go away on its own?
Sometimes. Depends what the cause and what else is wrong. Sometimes inhalers or aerosols needed. Sometimes antibiotics. Bronchitis is often used loosely. Is oxygen level good? READ MORE
Sometimes. Depends what the cause and what else is wrong. Sometimes inhalers or aerosols needed. Sometimes antibiotics. Bronchitis is often used loosely. Is oxygen level good? Is wheezing present? Fever?
Are antibiotics effective for bronchitis?
Explain what your daughter is doing, that it's called bronchitis? The term is often loosely applied. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
Do you need anesthesia for a bronchoscopy?
We often give iv sedation. Depends how long the procedure and how far down we go. Many reasons to do the procedure. Depends how old and how cooperative patient might be. Physical READ MORE
We often give iv sedation. Depends how long the procedure and how far down we go. Many reasons to do the procedure. Depends how old and how cooperative patient might be. Physical Location of procedure might dictate how we sedate, sorry to admit. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
Can anesthesia cause lung damage?
Not usually. Possible, as they must do all your breathing.
Can bronchitis be fixed with medications?
Surely. Bronchitis is a "loose term" and often doesn't need medication. Sometimes it is a euphemism for asthma. Then inhalers or nebulizer would help. Actually it refers to a cough READ MORE
Surely. Bronchitis is a "loose term" and often doesn't need medication. Sometimes it is a euphemism for asthma. Then inhalers or nebulizer would help. Actually it refers to a cough producing a decent amount of colored mucus. Good luck. Lots of Covid around in some parts. New free tests available.
Can general anesthesia affect my lungs' health?
Rarely. But your lungs should be healthy to get general anesthesia.
Can you help with shortness of breath?
See doctor. Often inhalers help. There are many possible reasons. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
Should I have a lung CT scan if I have pneumonia?
Not usually.
