Question 1

does anyone consider bacteria chlamydia pneumoniae and mycoplasma when treating asthma patients?  do you know of a doc in the nyc area?  thanks

Accepted Answer

Most pulmonologists: Should think of atypical infections when treating asthma - although the notion that these are causes of asthma is out of fashion except in elderly women or asians. Using macrolide antibiotics for patients with bronchiectasis or airway inflammation that is not responsive to inhaled corticosteroids is (but likely for the anti-inflammatory properties of these drugs).   Don't have a ny area reference.

Question 2

nonsmoker,m24
cxr shwd hyperinflated lungs, imprssn copd.
fvc: pre 118,post:123
fev1: pre:106,post:112
ratio: pre: 77.6, post:78.15
i had cough, and k. pneumoniae in my sputum culture. no exposure to chemical. asthma or copd? infection?have p cough?

Accepted Answer

: You likely have chronic lung disease- if not tobacco or other environmental exposure, very likely cystic fibrosis or some variant thereof (there are many). Need to see a Pulmonologist

Question 3

can you cure chlamydia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chlamydia is a bacterial infection and is treated with a single dose of azithromycin.

Question 4

can chlamydia cause ed ?

Accepted Answer

Acutely, maybe: but no long term effect, that if you meant Chlamydia as an STD

Question 5

how can you get chlamydia?

Accepted Answer

Unprotected sex : Chlamydia a sexually transmitted disease passed when infected body fluids come into contact with mucous membranes. That means that it can be passed through vaginal , oral or anal intercourse. Condoms help decrease the risk of transmission.

Question 6

can chlamydia pills be crushed?

Accepted Answer

There a number of: Medications which could potentially be used to treat chlamydia.   Ask your pharmacist about the specific medication that you are using.

Question 7

how accurate are chlamydia tests?

Accepted Answer

Very: Testing these days are very accurate. If you have specific concerns regarding the testing, talk to your doc.

Question 8

how is chlamydia diagnosed in women?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal cevical cult: Culture from vagina and cervix for chlymadia
also on pap smear
urine exam can also detect chlymadia.

Question 9

how is chlamydia typically diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Swab or urine : Chlamydia is detected by sending a sample of urine or by sending a cotton swab the has been in contact with the cervix or penis. The lab will then test for the presence of chlamydia dna providing a very accurate diagnosis of chlamydia.

Question 10

how does the shot for chlamydia work?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: It would be an antibiotic that kills the chlamydia bacteria.

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Does anyone consider bacteria chlamydia pneumoniae and mycoplasma when treating asthma patients? do you know of a doc in the nyc area? thanks

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Nonsmoker,m24 cxr shwd hyperinflated lungs, imprssn copd. fvc: pre 118,post:123 fev1: pre:106,post:112 ratio: pre: 77.6, post:78.15 i had cough, and k. pneumoniae in my sputum culture. no exposure to chemical. asthma or copd? infection?have p cough?

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