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Dr. Alexandre M. Furman
Pulmonologist
Dr. Alexandre Furman practices Pulmonology in Brandon, Florida. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Furman 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.
Dr. Alexandre Furman
- Tampa, Florida
- St George',s University
- Accepting new patients
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What could be the reason my mother is breathless?
MULTIPLE FACTORS MAY BE INVOLVED, PULMONARY HYPERTENSION, DIASTOLIC O SYSTOLIC HEART DYSFUNCTION, COPD AMONG OTHERS ASSESSMENT WITH PULMONARY SPECIALIST IS INDICATED.
How is pneumonia confirmed in a child?
TYPICAL PNEUMONIA IS CONFIRMED BY A COMBINATION OF SYMPTOMS WITH PARTICULAR XRAY FINDINGS AND SOME LAB-WORK.
When does smoking start to deteriorate the body?
NEGATIVE EFFECTS UPON YOUR BODY ESSENTUALL BEGIN WITH THE FIRST PUFF OF NICOTINE. THE SOONER YOU STOP THE HABBIT THE LESS OF EFFECTS YOU WILL SUPPER AND SOME OF THOSE EFFECT MAY READ MORE
NEGATIVE EFFECTS UPON YOUR BODY ESSENTUALL BEGIN WITH THE FIRST PUFF OF NICOTINE. THE SOONER YOU STOP THE HABBIT THE LESS OF EFFECTS YOU WILL SUPPER AND SOME OF THOSE EFFECT MAY BE ABLE TO BE RECOVERED. PULMONARY SPECIALIST CAN HELP WITH QUITTING PROGRAM.
I have nodules in my right lung. Am I suffering from cancer?
THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT EXPLANATIONS FOR LUNG NODULES SOME SMALL PERCENTAGE MAY IN FACT INCLUDE CANCER, HOWEVER, THAT IS NEVER A PRESUMED DIAGNOSIS; SEE A LUNG SPECIALIST TO ASSESS READ MORE
THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT EXPLANATIONS FOR LUNG NODULES SOME SMALL PERCENTAGE MAY IN FACT INCLUDE CANCER, HOWEVER, THAT IS NEVER A PRESUMED DIAGNOSIS; SEE A LUNG SPECIALIST TO ASSESS FURTHER.
Is there a permanent cure for pulmonary hypertension?
THE ANSWER IS DEPENDENT UPON THE REASON BEHIND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ELEVATED PRESSURES; SOME ETIOLOGIES, SUCH AS THROMBOEMBOLIC DISEASE MAY HAVE SURGICAL SOLUTIONS THAT PERMANENTLY READ MORE
THE ANSWER IS DEPENDENT UPON THE REASON BEHIND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ELEVATED PRESSURES; SOME ETIOLOGIES, SUCH AS THROMBOEMBOLIC DISEASE MAY HAVE SURGICAL SOLUTIONS THAT PERMANENTLY REMOVE CAUSATIVE FACTORS, THUS "CURING" IT, MANY OTHER REASONS HOWEVER DO NOT CARE CURES AS SUCH, BUT MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN CAN BE DEVELOPED WITH HELP OF PULMONARY SPECIALIST.
Can people of ventilation ever get out of it?
THE ANSWER WOULD BE STRONGLY DEPENDENT ON THE SPECIFIC LUNG ABNORMALITY SHE HAS DEVELOPED AND THE RESULTS OF CARDIAC AND PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS AS WELL AS OTHER ASSESSMENTS.
How to treat breathlessness in a metastatic breast cancer patient?
MULTIPLE FACTORS CAN BE CAUSING DYSPNEA IN A PATIENT WITH ACTIVE CANCER AND UNDER TREATMENT WITH CHEMO AND RADIATION; CAUSES MAY INCLUDE HEART OR LUNG DYSFUNCTION, CLTTING DISORDERS READ MORE
MULTIPLE FACTORS CAN BE CAUSING DYSPNEA IN A PATIENT WITH ACTIVE CANCER AND UNDER TREATMENT WITH CHEMO AND RADIATION; CAUSES MAY INCLUDE HEART OR LUNG DYSFUNCTION, CLTTING DISORDERS AND CERTAINLY ANXIETY; LUNG SPECIALISTS MAY BE ABLE TO NARROW THESE POSSIBILITIES FURTHER AND HELP.
I am worried about my chest CT scan. Kindly explain.
CT CHEST INVOLVES UTILIZATION OF SCANNER, WHILE PATIENT IS TYPICALLY LAYING DOWN, USUALLY ON THE BACK BUT SOMETIMES ON THE STOMACH AS WELL; SCANNER USES X-RAYS FROM MULTIPLE ANGLES READ MORE
CT CHEST INVOLVES UTILIZATION OF SCANNER, WHILE PATIENT IS TYPICALLY LAYING DOWN, USUALLY ON THE BACK BUT SOMETIMES ON THE STOMACH AS WELL; SCANNER USES X-RAYS FROM MULTIPLE ANGLES AT SAME TIME WHILE ROTATING AND COMPUTER COMPILES RECEIVED INFORMATION IN TO EXCELLENT DIGITAL PICTURE OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE THORACIC CAVITY; SCAN TIPICALLY TAKES ABOUT 10 MIN AND INVOLVES PERIODIC BREATH HOLDS FOR SHORT TIME.
I have multiple small nodules in both the lungs. What should I do?
Many possible etiologies of lung nodules exist, some of which are quite benign and others can be worrisome, a small percentage of them can be quite serious cause for concern.
Can pneumonia be fatal?
any infection can be fatal; however, with timely diagnosis and treatment, mortality of pneumonias have been very low in developed countries
After bypass surgery, should I go for a pulmonary check up too?
most certainly a lung doctor can help address some of your concerns
My son has HRAD. How can it be treated?
he should assess with Pulmonary specialist and consider treatment of underlying chronic lung disease such as asthma
Is breathless associated with the heart or the lungs?
most certainly; breathlessness or dyspnea, as its called in medical lingo, can be caused by may disease processes from lung troubles, to heart diseases to periodic heart arrhythmias READ MORE
most certainly; breathlessness or dyspnea, as its called in medical lingo, can be caused by may disease processes from lung troubles, to heart diseases to periodic heart arrhythmias to muscle weakness to low red blood cell levels, among many others. Lung specialist may be able to help to discern further
I feel very tired after walking a little bit. Should I consider a pulmonary check up or a cardiac check up?
pulmonary assessment is advised- but cardiac assessment may be needed as well
Could there be another reason for my breathlessness or is it anxiety?
a few tests may help determine physiological root of breathlessness - if no such is found than anxiety needs to be addressed
Is nebulization the same as steam?
no. nebulizer uses compressed air supplement to deliver small particles of the liquid medication to lower respiratory tract; steam merely humidifies it
Can soap residue in a nebulizer be a cause of concern?
yes. any remnant cleaning product in the nebulizer container, may cause irritation
Can sleep apnea cause irregular breathing?
Sleep apnea is the irregular breathing and insufficient breathing during sleep. on its own it should not be causing irregular breathing during the day, however, sleep apnea is READ MORE
Sleep apnea is the irregular breathing and insufficient breathing during sleep. on its own it should not be causing irregular breathing during the day, however, sleep apnea is associated with multiple other conditions that may in fact be causing irregular breathing; see a pulmonary specialist to assess further
Can one feel excessively sleepy while recovering from bronchitis?
yes. bronchits or any other inflammation in the body may cause fatigue, however other common problems such as poor or insufficient sleep as well as sleep apnea among other conditions READ MORE
yes. bronchits or any other inflammation in the body may cause fatigue, however other common problems such as poor or insufficient sleep as well as sleep apnea among other conditions may play a role
