Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Megid
Chest Diseases Consultant
- Name: Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Megid
- Phone: 02 25933577
🌟 Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Megid
Chest Diseases Consultant
Director of Abbasia Chest Hospital
🩺 Specializations:
Adult Chest and Respiratory Diseases
✅ Diagnosis and treatment: Asthma, bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia, and chest congestion.
Pediatric Chest and Respiratory Diseases (over 4 years old)
👶 Diagnosis and treatment: Pediatric asthma, bronchitis, respiratory allergies, middle ear infections, lower respiratory tract infections.
Respiratory Allergies
🌬️ Treatment: Allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchitis, and other respiratory allergy disorders.
🩻 Symptoms and Services:
Chest Allergies 🌫️: Difficulty breathing due to respiratory allergies.
Painful Cough 🤧: Cough accompanied by chest pain or breathing difficulty.
Pulmonary Fibrosis 🫁: Deterioration of lung function due to scarring and damage.
Breathing Problems 💨: Difficulty breathing due to conditions like asthma or pneumonia.
Pneumonia 🦠: Lung infection caused by viral or bacterial infections.
Asthma and Bronchitis 🌬️: Diagnosis and treatment of asthma attacks and bronchitis.
🎓 Education and Academic Experience:
Master's Degree in Medicine from Cairo University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt (1989).
Specialized study in chest diseases and respiratory disorders.
💼 Professional Experience:
2023 – Present: Chest Diseases Consultant at Rehab Center.
Providing medical consultations for respiratory diseases, including asthma, bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, and others.
General Director of Abbasia Chest Hospital:
Management and leadership at Abbasia Chest Hospital, one of the largest specialized hospitals for chest diseases in Egypt.
Providing medical care for patients with a focus on respiratory diseases and their prevention.
💰 Consultation Fees and Waiting Time:
Consultation Fee: 600 EGP 💵.
Includes the initial diagnosis and medical evaluation.
Waiting Time: Approximately 28 minutes ⏳.
Expected waiting time before starting the consultation.
Follow-up Consultation: 100 EGP for 7 days from the consultation date 🔄.
Opportunity for follow-up with the patient in case of new symptoms or a need to adjust the treatment plan.
🏥 Locations:
Abbasia Chest Hospital (Army Hospital)
A specialized hospital for chest diseases and respiratory disorders located in the Abbasia area, Cairo.
Rehab Center: Kornes Mall
Private clinic in Rehab offering specialized chest disease services.
📞 Contact Information:
Phone: 02 25933577
To contact Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Megid and schedule an appointment at Abbasia Chest Hospital or the Rehab Center.
💡 Additional Information:
Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Megid is a distinguished chest diseases specialist with a solid reputation for diagnosing and treating respiratory disorders.
With decades of experience, he treats a wide range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Megid offers comprehensive care, from accurate diagnosis to effective treatment plans.
Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Megid is a leading physician in the field of chest diseases, providing high-quality medical services to improve patients' respiratory health.
FAQ
Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs, and it shows through the following symptoms:
1. Cough: It could have mucus or it might be dry.
2. High fever: Fever with chills (feeling cold with heat).
3. Difficulty breathing: Feeling like you can't take a deep breath.
4. Chest pain: The pain gets worse when you breathe deeply or cough.
5. Fatigue and exhaustion: Feeling extremely tired, unable to get up.
6. Loss of appetite: Not feeling like eating as usual, and sometimes feeling nauseous.
7. Excessive sweating: Especially at night.
8. Muscle aches: Feeling body aches like you have the flu.
9. Mental confusion: Older adults may feel confused or have trouble thinking clearly.
Note: These symptoms can be severe or mild depending on age and health condition.
The recovery time from pneumonia depends on the severity of the condition and the patient's age:
1. Mild cases: Recovery usually takes 1 to 3 weeks.
2. Severe cases or elderly patients: Recovery may take 6 to 8 weeks or longer.
Tips for faster recovery:
1. Get plenty of rest.
2. Stay hydrated by drinking lots of fluids.
3. Follow your doctor’s instructions and take all prescribed medications.
If complications arise or symptoms persist for an extended period, consult your doctor immediately to prevent further health issues.
Pneumonia is an infection that affects the lung tissue itself. This means the air sacs in the lungs become inflamed and may fill with fluid or pus. Its symptoms are clear and include:
1. High fever with chills.
2. Severe coughing, often accompanied by mucus or phlegm.
3. Difficulty breathing, and sometimes chest pain during deep breaths or coughing.
Bronchitis, on the other hand, is an inflammation of the tubes that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes). It’s often caused by viral infections or continuous smoking. The main symptoms are:
1. Persistent cough (which may be dry or produce mucus).
2. A feeling of tightness or mild pain in the chest.
3. Wheezing sounds when breathing.
4. General fatigue and exhaustion.
In summary, pneumonia directly impacts the lungs and tends to be more severe, while bronchitis affects the airways leading to the lungs and doesn’t involve the lung tissue itself.
Yes, pneumonia can be contagious, especially if it's caused by bacterial or viral infections. The infection can spread from one person to another through:
1. Coughing and sneezing: From an infected person.
2. Direct contact: Such as shaking hands with someone who is sick.
3. Contaminated air: Inhaling air that contains germs.
To reduce the risk of infection, it’s important to wash your hands frequently, avoid direct contact with sick individuals, and wear a mask if you’re in crowded areas or around infected people.
Symptoms of bronchitis may include:
1. Persistent cough: It can be dry or accompanied by mucus.
2. Difficulty breathing: You might hear wheezing (a whistling sound when breathing).
3. Chest discomfort: A feeling of tightness or heaviness in the chest.
4. Fever: A slight increase in body temperature.
5. General fatigue: Feeling tired and drained most of the time.
6. Nasal congestion or sore throat: A stuffy nose or throat pain might occur.
Note: Bronchitis is often caused by a viral or bacterial infection. The cough may persist even after other symptoms improve.
Bronchitis (acute bronchial inflammation) is usually not dangerous if treated properly. However, in some cases, complications can occur, such as:
1. Chronic bronchitis: If it lasts for a long time or if flare-ups are frequent.
2. Underlying health conditions: Conditions like asthma or heart diseases may increase the risk of complications.
3. Age and weakened immune system: The body may be less able to fight off infections.
4. Rare complications: Such as progression to pneumonia or breathing difficulties.
It is important to consult a doctor when symptoms appear to ensure appropriate treatment and prevent complications.
