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John D. Lynch
Pulmonologist
Dr. John Lynch practices Pulmonology in Columbia, SC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Lynch manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
John D. Lynch
- Columbia, SC
- Accepting new patients
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Can I treat pneumonia at home?
Yes after initial evaluation
What helps with bronchitis?
Smoking cessation
What are the treatment options and long-term outlook for pulmonary embolism?
Stasis , hyper coagulability , congenital or acquire ? Massive , self-limited , vena cava umbrella. The question cannot be answered specifically given much absent info.
What is the treatment for pulmonary fibrosis?
I would have to defer to Pulmonary Fibrosis expert such as Dr. She's at Massachusetts General Hospital. Corticosteroids rarely work. There are numerous ' variants'.
What are the triggers and treatment options for asthma?
Is the asthma seasonal or year 'round ? Metabi- sulfites in wine , aspirin , or rarely non steroids ( ibuprofen) need consideration . Get rid of carpets as much as possible .
What medications help with bronchitis?
Productive or not ? Methyl xanthines , caffeine , theobromine, theophylline , corticosteroids, smoking cessation.,etc.
Is bronchitis serious?
It all depends ...
Can lung infection go away on its own?
Yes , so called "walking pneumonia
How long does pneumonia last?
Normal host , immunodeficiency , prior pulmonary disease , other factors ... Who knows ?
Can I treat bronchitis without antibiotics?
Smoking cessation . Bronchitis can be an asthma presentation ( corticosteroids). Cannabis is worse than cigarettes .
Do you need antibiotics for bronchitis?
Not usually .
How long is a bronchoscopy?
That depends on whether awake or under anesthesia , fluoroscopy guided biopsies , etc .
What could be the cause of shortness of breath?
Exercise and pulmonary function studies needed , also endocrine ( hyperthyroidism). Pulmonary embolism screening.
Can antibiotics fix pneumonia?
Usually yes
How do you treat patients with lung infections?
Bacterial vrs.. viral ? Hospital acquired vrs. Community . Exotic from different geographic locations , with rigors or not . Anaerobic ( poor dentition w/ aspiration ). Tuberculosis READ MORE
Bacterial vrs.. viral ? Hospital acquired vrs. Community . Exotic from different geographic locations , with rigors or not . Anaerobic ( poor dentition w/ aspiration ). Tuberculosis is often missed as is fungal.
What are the details of different types of treatments for pulmonary hypertension?
Primary ,& sundry secondary ,from lung disease or sleep apnea .
Can I fix pneumonia at home?
Yes , but with medical evaluation first
Breathlessness
Is the breathlessness during smoking causing reduced nicotine levels ? Allergy to menthol ? Asthma attacks can be triggered by cough from cigarette smoking ... I have more questions READ MORE
Is the breathlessness during smoking causing reduced nicotine levels ? Allergy to menthol ? Asthma attacks can be triggered by cough from cigarette smoking ... I have more questions than answers ...
Ddimer
Hyperthyroidism needs exclusion. Pulmonary embolism in her past has been documented? Pulmonary hypertension needs exclusion - echocardiogram, right heart catheterization for Pumonary READ MORE
Hyperthyroidism needs exclusion. Pulmonary embolism in her past has been documented? Pulmonary hypertension needs exclusion - echocardiogram, right heart catheterization for Pumonary Artery pressures ?
What are the different types of inhalers, and how do they work for asthma?
Beta receptor , short ,longer acting beta 2 . Acetyl choline ( vagally induced) bronchoconstriction blocked ( exercise induced ). Cromolyn may work for the latter ..
