Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis

Health Q&A
Persistent coughing

Persistent cough since last 1 year. Keeps coughing slightly twice in between while talking and otherwise. But doesn't cough during sleep. Consulted pulmonologist and ENT specialist. But no medication is helping. Pl suggest

Lump on neck

I have a very small lump on my neck The doctor advised me to do an ultrasound first I am attaching my ultrasound report Please suggest do I need any other tests also? I already had TB

Phlegm scene a month

I was done with my asd tranchethetr closure 1 month ago...after that operation after 4 5 days i always feels like i am having phlegm in my throat and some time feels like i have to breath more ...the xray was done during my operation

Chest Report

Increased broncho-vascular markings & hilar prominence. Can it be healed without leaving marks. Tuberculosis is  Negative

4year old boy

My son is having cough with phelgm and after medicine ascoril 2.5ml it's coming in cough but he swallow everytime as he don't know how to take out the mucus as I told him also but he can't and he swallowed that so is it a matter of concern if he swallow the mucus...

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Doctors
Dr. Sudharshan K S - Pulmonologist
Dr. Sudharshan K S Pulmonologist (MBBS, DNB - Pulmonary Medicine, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD)) 14 years experience Trilife Hospital (formerly Specialist Hospital)
38 recommendations Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore INR 1000
Dr. Shivaraj A L - Pulmonologist
Dr. Shivaraj A L Pulmonologist (MBBS, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD), DNB - Respiratory Diseases) 14 years experience Manipal Hospital Varthur Road (formerly Columbia Asia Hospital)
87 recommendations Whitefield, Bangalore INR 850
Dr. Mohammed Attaullah Khan S - Pulmonologist
Dr. Mohammed Attaullah Khan S Pulmonologist (MBBS, DNB - Respiratory Diseases, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD)) 25 years experience Manipal Hospital
8 recommendations Hebbal, Bangalore INR 800
Dr. Vasunethra Kasargod - Pulmonologist
Dr. Vasunethra Kasargod Pulmonologist (MBBS, MD - Pulmonary Medicine) 14 years experience VR Breathe - Well Clinic
774 recommendations Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore INR 800
Dr. Ramesh B.R. - Pulmonologist
Dr. Ramesh B.R. Pulmonologist (MBBS, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD)) 32 years experience Sparsh Hospital
106 recommendations Vasanthnagar, Bangalore INR 1000