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Dr. Sandeep Gupta, MD
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Dr. Sandeep Gupta practices Pulmonology in Houston, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Gupta manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
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Dr. Sandeep Gupta, MD
- Houston, TX
- Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University
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My chest X-ray shows haziness. Please give me your opinion.
Haziness on any chest X-ray could represent pneumonia, fluid, blood and a number of other pathological conditions. Depending on how significant the haziness is the next step may READ MORE
Haziness on any chest X-ray could represent pneumonia, fluid, blood and a number of other pathological conditions. Depending on how significant the haziness is the next step may be follow up radiology study after treatment of cough . A cat scan of Chest may be able to demonstrate haziness with better understanding.
Why do I have trouble breathing while pregnant?
Feeling of breathlessness is common among pregnant woman. The main cause is the pregnancy hormones that cause increase respiratory drive. Increase in abdominal girth also causes READ MORE
Feeling of breathlessness is common among pregnant woman. The main cause is the pregnancy hormones that cause increase respiratory drive. Increase in abdominal girth also causes the feeling of difficulty breathing. Having said this, any trouble breathing should be seen by a physician to make sure that is not due to a medical problem such as asthma, hypertension, anemia, or a number of other causes of shortness of breath.
Can you hear pneumonia with a stethoscope?
Pneumonia can cause crackles on lung examination. On lung auscultation, we can also preform the Egophony test. By instructing the patient to say a long "E," we can hear a "E to READ MORE
Pneumonia can cause crackles on lung examination. On lung auscultation, we can also preform the Egophony test. By instructing the patient to say a long "E," we can hear a "E to A transition" where the sound has a more "A" like quality in patients with pneumonia. In patients without pneumonia, we would hear a normal "E" sound.
Does crackling in the lungs mean pneumonia?
Crackling can be a sign of Pneumonia but it can also be heard with lungs scarring and Congestive heart failure and hence crackles are not specific to Pneumonia . Crackling is the READ MORE
Crackling can be a sign of Pneumonia but it can also be heard with lungs scarring and Congestive heart failure and hence crackles are not specific to Pneumonia . Crackling is the collective sounds from various small air sacs so called "Alveoli" that is caused by air passing through pus, blood or any other fluid or scarred lungs.
How many respirators do hospitals normally have?
Most Hospitals have enough ventilators to service all ICU Rooms. A typical community hospital may have 8-40 ICU rooms. Hospitals can also rent more ventilators as needed very shortly READ MORE
Most Hospitals have enough ventilators to service all ICU Rooms. A typical community hospital may have 8-40 ICU rooms. Hospitals can also rent more ventilators as needed very shortly but in a Pandemic that may become critically short.
Lung deformaties?
While I can't answer a specific question related to your specific complain, I will give an answer as it relates to most patients. Lung nodules on CT scan of chest is very common READ MORE
While I can't answer a specific question related to your specific complain, I will give an answer as it relates to most patients. Lung nodules on CT scan of chest is very common and the main reason to follow them is to make sure they are not caused by cancer. Large nodules are usually biopsied and smaller nodules will require careful follow-up with periodic CAT scan examinations.
Should I go to the hospital?
I can't give specific advice pertaining to you as a patient. I feel that anybody who has serious chest congestion with chest pain should be seen immediately in an ER or Urgent READ MORE
I can't give specific advice pertaining to you as a patient. I feel that anybody who has serious chest congestion with chest pain should be seen immediately in an ER or Urgent care for evaluation. This could be Pneumonia, and early antibiotics is absolutely vital.
What are the signs of silent pneumonia?
Most patients with pneumonia are very sick with fever, cough, chest pain and they may need to be hospitalized. Some patients however may have similar milder symptoms and may feel READ MORE
Most patients with pneumonia are very sick with fever, cough, chest pain and they may need to be hospitalized. Some patients however may have similar milder symptoms and may feel well enough to carry out near normal daily activities. These patients have atypical Pneumonia or so called "Walking Pneumonia".
Is it possible to have pneumonia without a cough?
It is possible to have Pneumonia without cough though most patients will have some fever, cough, shortness of breath and chest discomfort. Different patients may have different READ MORE
It is possible to have Pneumonia without cough though most patients will have some fever, cough, shortness of breath and chest discomfort. Different patients may have different symptoms that may predominate.
What type of doctor treats respiratory issues?
A General or Internal Medicine physician should see any patient first. A specialist in this field is a Chest Physician/Pulmonologist. The Primary Physician can refer to a Pulmonary READ MORE
A General or Internal Medicine physician should see any patient first. A specialist in this field is a Chest Physician/Pulmonologist. The Primary Physician can refer to a Pulmonary Physician if necessary.
How can I clean my lungs after quitting smoking?
The lungs will get better on their own. Some people may experience a slightly worsening of secretions momentarily after quitting smoking, but that should clear up on its own.
Can quitting smoking cause breathing problems?
I can't think of how quitting smoking can cause problems. I feel that it is always advisable to quit smoking.
Are there any symptoms of lung cancer?
Symptoms of Lung Cancer includes Cough, Chest pain, Weight loss and Coughing of blood. Early on though there may be no symptoms. For prevention first do not smoke and have a healthy READ MORE
Symptoms of Lung Cancer includes Cough, Chest pain, Weight loss and Coughing of blood. Early on though there may be no symptoms. For prevention first do not smoke and have a healthy environment. For high risk patients, annual low dose Cat scan of chest may diagnose Lung Cancers early and at that stage it can be curable.
