dharwar-achar
Biography
Name | Dharwar Achar |
Nickname | dharwar-achar |
Year of Birth | 1937 |
Gender | Male |
Location | Texas |
Relationship | Medical Professional |
Short Bio | I am a retired physician ( I do not practice in USA). I am under treatment for PF, with Breo Ellipta inhalation daily. I do constantly get this nasty cough when I lie down for a nap / sleep. But I have discovered that, this annoying cough is largely because of collection of mucous in the throat, when lying on my back. Things get better when I turn to one side – in my case it is more comfortable when I turn on my left side. That seems to help in falling asleep.Regarding OTC drugs or any medications for reducing the throat secretions, virtually all of them have such side effects on the secretions that your entire mouth and nose dries up, making it most uncomfortable. better to avoid them altogether. So, do your own trial and error method to find the most suitable sleeping body position that suits your secretions, that makes you calm and fall asleep. |
Type of Diagnosis | PF of known aetiology |
Treatment / Medical Facility | Pulmonologist in Texas |
Current medication regimen | Breo Ellipta Inhalation |
Lung transplantation status | considering later |
Supplemental Oxygen | no |
Best advice for PF symptom management | The following have helped : 1. Yoga Exercises 2. Deep Breathing Exercise Twice Daily |
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | no |
How did you find us? | PF News Website |
How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | 5 yrs |
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