Question 1

pneumonia 7 weeks ago. have small inflammation lower lungs, pain in ribs. using spirometer seems to help. anything else i can do to help heal?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: First....finish the complete prescription of the antibiotic your on even if you feel much better.  The incentive spirometer is very very important.  It helps you open alveoli that may have been effected by the infection and filled with fluid.  Its a very good prognostic indicator of recovery.  We often do pulmonary percussive technique in the hospital with patients to help mobilize sections.

Question 2

a year ago i had pneumonia + sinus issues with heavy dizziness. after recovery my ears are sticky, i have tinnitus in one ear and struggle with sinus inflammation. i'm on strict diet. my ent gave me corticoid sprays & hearing test so it should be ok?

Accepted Answer

: Monitor temp, consider immune and CF testing after discussion with your PCP. PCD is another diagnosis to consider if you have had multiple infections of the ears/sinus tract and lungs. There may also be secondary ciliary abnormalities predisposing you to infections. Discuss nasal saline rinses and a culture of sputum and nasal passages. Your ENT specialist may also consider antibiotics if needed.

Question 3

will inflammed lung be okay after one yr after pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: This can be due to bronchiectasis, chronic abscess, and a variety of other factors depending upon the cause of the pneumonia, whether it was infective vs. Autoimmune vs drug-induced, etc.  Need more info to answer this question effectively.  Please rephrase and ask again.  Good luck.

Question 4

what can i do for inflammation in the body.

Accepted Answer

NSAID's: You can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaid's).  Aleve (naproxen) is an otc alternative, but there are many prescription variations.

Question 5

i have some inflammation in my body. what is inflammation? and what causes inflammation? is it serious?

Accepted Answer

Reaction of body: Inflammation is the response of your body, specifically vascular tissue to protect against a perceived injury, threat or infection.  Acute or chronic. Helps remove the injurious threat and move on to the healing phase. Our body, especially with a western diet can have too much baseline inflammation. This can lead to hardening of the arteries, possibly cancer, rheumatologic disorders, allergies.

Question 6

dr says i have costochindritis but blood work for inflammation in my body came back negative how that possible?

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis : Is local inflammation that would not typically cause a systemic inflammatory response. Blood work will remain normal and help in ruling out other systemic inflammatory conditions.

Question 7

i know that steroids are supposed to reduce inflammation in the body, but i am wondering if the reverse can happn?

Accepted Answer

NO: If the sweling is caused by bacterial infection in the body and you take steroids, then obviously the infection can get worse.It will not get better without appropriate antibiotics, but taking steroid by it self will not cause inflammation. I hope that helps.

Question 8

what can cause inflammation in the body? i have high tibc but have been tested for everything getting colonoscopy soon to rule that out. healthy 23 female. can chronic stress and or exercise cause inflammation?

Accepted Answer

: You don't necessarily have inflammation at all. Inflammation can lower TIBC, not usually raising it. The main tests for inflammation are C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR, "sed rate"). Stress probably has only minor effects on inflammation, and exercise often reduces inflammatory responses. Discuss with your doctor. Good luck.

Question 9

can inflammation in body makes you fat?

Accepted Answer

No: Fat deposits are one thing, your immune response is another.

Question 10

how does inflammation affect the bodys health?

Accepted Answer

Does't: Body health is dependent on many factors.

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Pneumonia 7 weeks ago. have small inflammation lower lungs, pain in ribs. using spirometer seems to help. anything else i can do to help heal?

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A year ago i had pneumonia + sinus issues with heavy dizziness. after recovery my ears are sticky, i have tinnitus in one ear and struggle with sinus inflammation. i'm on strict diet. my ent gave me corticoid sprays & hearing test so it should be ok?

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Will inflammed lung be okay after one yr after pneumonia?

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What can i do for inflammation in the body.

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I have some inflammation in my body. what is inflammation? and what causes inflammation? is it serious?

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Dr says i have costochindritis but blood work for inflammation in my body came back negative how that possible?

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I know that steroids are supposed to reduce inflammation in the body, but i am wondering if the reverse can happn?

A member asked:

What can cause inflammation in the body? i have high tibc but have been tested for everything getting colonoscopy soon to rule that out. healthy 23 female. can chronic stress and or exercise cause inflammation?

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Can inflammation in body makes you fat?

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How does inflammation affect the bodys health?

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