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MADAM SNEHA [ 3RD SEMISTER ]  ROLL NO - 74 1)  PULMONOLOGY   CASE My review in the pulmonology case of a 55 year old female who is presented with shortness of breath,pedal edema and facial puffness is  ✱  She had first episode of this shortness of breath 20 years ago and had yearly episodes for 8 years lasting one week. This could be due to the use of chulha which lead to allergy. The Anatomical location which effected is bronchioles. ✱ She was  Diagnosed with Diabetes 8 years ago • Anemia and took iron injection:- 5 years ago • Generalized weakness :- 1 month ago • Diagnosed with Hypertension:- 20 days back • Pedal edema is seen from 15 days •Facial puffiness:- 15 years back  LOCALISATION OF PROBLEM: Lungs ✱  Head end elevation is done to improve oxygenation. BiPAP (Bilevel positive airway pressure) is a type of ventilator used to treat used to treat chronic canal that affect breathing. It also helps in improvement of sleep quality. Azithromycin, pantop tablets are used. Hydrocoisito