Join the 'Lung' group to help and get support from people like you.
Lung Questions
We found 40 questions associated with the 'Lung' topic.
Discomfort in lungs/diaphragm/chest and tightness of throat 5 days after vomiting?
Posted 10 Jun 2016 • 2 answers
Last sunday I had a hangover and threw up (since then I have given up the alcohol and addressed my problem with that). During the vomiting, I was leaning against a building (not sure if that's relevant, but friends have commented that an odd posture might be the cause of the issue). Since ...
Lump on chest pain around heart/left lung area?
Posted 26 Aug 2016 • 3 answers
I have recently been having some pain that I thought was to do with my heart, but I have felt around my chest area and on the left side I have found a small lump but it feels like it should be apart of my bone, it feels very hard. I get sharp pains around my heart/left lung area at least once a ...
Wake up feeling short of breath and weird feeling in chest/ lungs?
Posted 23 Oct 2016 • 1 answer
I work nights and on my nights I can sleep. 9 times out of 10 if I get a call I will wake up with a tight feeling in my chest. It s the weirdest feeling not like a pain but it does feel harder to breathe especially to take deeper breaths. When I try to take a deep breath it s like my lungs can t ...
What time of day/night is best to take furosemide?
Posted 27 Oct 2017 • 2 answers
I have AF of the heart and have a build up of fluid on lungs, I developed swelling in all joints mostly ankles and knees, I was giving furosemide 40 mg. What time of day would I benefit from taking this tablets
Doc unconcerned by constipation up to my lungs?
Posted 3 Jul 2016 • 1 answer
I am usually very regular, but I have been constipated for a week now. I've tried miralax, senokot, and meta mucil with no luck. I went to an Urgent Care facility, where I was given an x-ray (after a LOT of hesitation from the doc). At first I was told by the tech I'd be getting two ...
Albuterol/Ipratropium - Do I eat before or after using the nebulizer inhaler? I have altzhiemers, so
Posted 11 Aug 2015 • 1 answer
... swollowing is difficult. And weak lungs
Advice on Keytruda results My mom has been diagnosed with Stage IV advanced non-small cell lung?
Posted 18 Oct 2017 • 5 answers
... cancer. Her PDL-1's are at 80% without any abnormal EFGR or ALK genes. I have read that this exact type of cancer is what Keytruda excels at addressing. Has anyone else had this diagnosis? I realize everyone reacts differently, but I am curious as to how soon after treatment you may have ...
How long does it take to start feeling side effects from Votrient?
Posted 18 days ago • 1 answer
I have only been taking Votrient for a few days. I haven't experienced any side effects yet. I have RCC I had my right kidney removed in February. Since then it has spread to my lungs and clavicle. I was on a trial drug for about 6 months but the doctors decided to switch me to Votrient ...
I have dvt in left leg and pe in lung on xarelto for a month now. Is there anything to take with?
Posted 16 Jan 2015 • 5 answers
... xarelto to desolve clots. I have read nattokinase, blackstrap molasses , and magnesium desolve clots but are they safe to take with xarelto?
Tessalon - Is there another Rx tablet which can be used as a substitute to benzonatate 200 mg.?
Posted 7 Aug 2016 • 2 answers
... capsules? I am a senior and part D Medicare does not include benzonatate for coughs. My cough is from scar tissue in the lungs, not a cold. I'm looking for a substitute on my health ins. formulary. Medicare denied me after I sent an appeal. The Rx is $135. Per month! I am on a SS fixed ...
What is my pain coming from? Is it serious? What can I do about it?
Posted 19 Sep 2018 • 4 answers
Lately I have been having violent coughing fits (I recently had a virus that I’m still getting over, no medications were prescribed), and now my right side, can’t tell if it’s my liver or lung, is in pain with each breath I take and even when I move in certain ways. I am a high ...
Flexeril - I took cyclobenzaprine for 2 days for muscle spasms due to herniated disc in my lower?
Posted 6 Nov 2018 • 0 answers
... back. Now I’m having muscle weakness and pain in the muscles surrounding my lungs. Short of breath and feel like I was punched in my ribs surround the lungs. What’s going on??
When I try to take a breath it fills like my lungs are already full of air?
Posted 16 Apr 2015 • 2 answers
I feel like I have been swimming under water for too long and my chest burns and feel so much pressure. Since my COPD has progressed I have been having very bloody stools. I have had a scope done to make sure there was not a problem with my colon. I have always had excellent blood pressure but now ...
Gurgling/vibrations in or around my lungs after laying on back and taking deep breath?
Posted 16 Aug 2015 • 1 answer
It only happens when laying on my back and taking a deep breath... But it's driving me crazy! IM a 32 yrold female 5'6 140 lbs. No other symptoms. No medical problems. I was in the hospital over a year ago . I was very sick with fever and horrible back pain turns out I had fluid around my ...
Is it safe to take 800 mg. ibuprofen, tylenol 3, and mucinex?
Posted 19 Oct 2015 • 1 answer
Asthmatic having lung region pain along with bad cough. Took mucinex which seems to be wonderful with congestion. And my albuterol treatment, Tylenol 3 helped the cough a bit. But I'm still in pain. Should i take ibuprofen? Does anyone know if this is safe, don't want to overdose :/ I ...
