Hi!Last year, my family went on a holiday to America and Ensenada, Mexico.  When my Mum came home, she walked up the stairs and found she was short of breath.  12 months later and she has been in hospital twice, had a bronchoscopy, been placed on prednisolone and many other antibiotics, she has had nasal washes and been to an ENT and we still dont know what is wrong.  Mum used to smoke, but quite shortly before we left for America, but she is still undergoing surgeries and doctors and specialists.  She has had swelling in her ankles, legs and glans when she was taken off her antibiotics.  We are in desperate need of help at the moment, if you could please try and find an answer for us, it would be much appreciated.Thank you,Emily, an 11 year old girl concerned about her Mums health and well being.
Hi, From history it seems that she might have Allergic bronchitis giving rise to this problem. For your this problem and having swollen ankle and legs requires evaluation. Go for investigations like,1, chest x-ray,2, complete blood checking for allergy, infection or Eosinophilic,3, cardiac check up. Consult physician and get examined. Ask her to do deep breathing exercise, breathing exercise with Spirometer. Avoid cold Chat Doctor. Ok and take care.