Question 1

Can I take antibiotics for more than 5 days if my lymph nodes are swollen, a bit tender, and painful? I'm really worried and just want to make sure I'm managing this right.

Accepted Answer

Yes,atleast for 7 days is advised to the patient.

Question 2

My mom's been coughing pretty badly for the last 3 weeks, and she also noticed some blood when she coughs. Her X-ray showed slightly prominent upper broncho vascular markings in both lungs, and her cardio thoracic ratio is a bit high. She's also been...

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Given your mother's symptoms of a persistent cough, blood in the cough, fever, and breathing issues, along with the X-ray findings of prominent broncho-vascular markings and a mildly raised cardio-thoracic ratio, these could be concerning for a respiratory condition such as tuberculosis (TB) or other lung infections. It is important to consult a doctor for further evaluation, including sputum tests and possibly a CT scan, to confirm the diagnosis and start appropriate treatment.

Question 3

I've been smoking 23 cigarettes a day for a year, and I quit about a month ago. I'm really concerned about how long it will take for my lungs to start healing. Could you give me any idea about the recovery process and what to expect?

It takes around 2 weeks to three months to improve lung function.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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It takes around 2 weeks to three months to improve lung function.

Question 4

I'm really worried about my x-ray results that mention a mild peri hilar increase in the bronchovascular fields in both lungs. I've been having some mild breathing problems lately. Is this something normal, or should I be concerned about what's going...

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Patient is advised tab augmentin duo  625 mg ,orally, thrice daily for 7 days, tab levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime for 5 days and syrup salbutamol 10 ml thrice dailly for 7 days .

Question 5

I'm noticing some blood when I cough in the morning while brushing my teeth and washing my mouth. I also experience a dry cough during that time. Is this something to worry about? What could be causing it?

Ecg and chest x-ray pa view is advised to the patient.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Ecg and chest x-ray pa view is advised to the patient.

Question 6

I'm dealing with really bad nasal blockage because of something called hypertrophy tubernoid. Do you think it's okay to use a homeopathy nasal spray and Otrivin within, like, 10 minutes of each other? I'm just trying to figure out how to get some relief.

if the content of both is same, the. give a gap of 4-5 hours

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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if the content of both is same, the. give a gap of 4-5 hours

Can I take antibiotics for more than 5 days if my lymph nodes are swollen, a bit tender, and painful? I'm really worried and just want to make sure I'm managing this right.

Can I take antibiotics for more than 5 days if my lymph nodes are swollen, a bit tender, and painful? I'm really worried and just want to make sure I'm managing this right.

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I'm dealing with really bad nasal blockage because of something called hypertrophy tubernoid. Do you think it's okay to use a homeopathy nasal spray and Otrivin within, like, 10 minutes of each other? I'm just trying to figure out how to get some relief.

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