DR. G.CHATTERJEE ( SPECIALIST IN CARDIO & ASTHMA )

FAQ

1) My Child coughs frequently, it dosen't go off?
Ans: May be symptom of cough variant asthma, Consult physician for early treatment

2) I feel breathless after walking a small distance, what is the cause?
Ans: May be symptom of Bronchial asthma, COPD, ILD or weak functioning of left vertical of your heart. Lack of physical fittness and obesity are other possibilities. Consult doctor and have investigations done.

3) My Child is asthmatic, will it persist in adulthood?
Ans: 50-70% of children outgrow asthma by the time they reach 12-14yrs of age. Ealier the age of on set higher possibility of remission.

4) Taking medicine for hypothyrodism, how long should I take it?
Ans: In newly diagnosed cases of hypothyrodism 90% of patients will have to take it throught their lives. Only 10% (those of viral thyroditis) will not need it after a certain period of time.

5) I don't have any problem, but BP always remain high should I take medicine?
Ans: Yes, to prevent complicaitios on heart, brain, Kidney.