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Type of lung damage?

About 5 years ago, I had lung surgery which took the air sac out, there was not much elasticity at that point. Now I have spells where I can't do anything I constantly labor breathing. I do have ademia in my legs and else. I don't go to the doctors, I weighed 160 last time, I was 225 lbs before I went to the emergency room which happens twice a year. Usually, they have me on furosemide and hydralazine which seems to have the side effect of my symptoms all year till I have to got get drained and advair disk that doesn't help at all. I need the right medication can you help point me in the right direction.

Male | 53 years old
Complaint duration: Last 5 yearsabove
Medications: Above
Conditions: Above

1 Answer

Although you have lung surgery, that may not be causing your symptoms. It’s worthwhile to get a full evaluation by a cardiologist and your primary care. Your symptoms sound concerning.