Question 1

Could someone help me understand my mom's chest x-ray results? Her oxygen levels seem fine, but I'm worried because her SpO2 drops to 85 when she lies down. What could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

do pulmonary function test

Question 2

I've been waking up in the middle of the night feeling breathless, and sometimes this happens after I eat too. I don't get it because I have a pretty sedentary lifestyle, but so do a lot of other people, and they don't seem to deal with this. What co...

Accepted Answer

stop spicy food , drink warm water , do pulmonary function test

Question 3

I'm really worried about my grandfather who's dealing with bullous emphysema. He's been on medication for about 3 years, but he's developed a cough over the past week. In the past, the doctor prescribed cepodem xp 325. With the ongoing COVID situatio...

Accepted Answer

it will work most of it , continue same

Question 4

I've been having some serious problems lately with throwing up right after I eat, and I keep getting these bouts of dry cough and cold. My recent X-ray showed something about 'moderate prominent broncho vascular markings'. What does that mean? Should...

Accepted Answer

Could be indicative of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and possible respiratory infection. For the vomiting, you can take Omeprazole (brand name Prilosec) 20mg once daily before breakfast. For the dry cough and cold symptoms, you can take Levocetirizine (brand name Xyzal) 5mg once daily at bedtime. It is also important to stay hydrated and avoid triggers that worsen your symptoms.

Question 5

My dad's dealing with this TB flare-up and he's just started his meds from the DOTS centre today. I'm a bit worried and was wondering, is it safe to give him paracetamol if he gets a fever?

Accepted Answer

yes you can give

Question 6

I've been dealing with a mucus problem for the past 15 days. It only happens in the morning, and it's quite a heavy flow. The mucus is white. What could be causing this, and should I be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Seroflo rotahaler sos for breathing difficulty is advised to the patient.

Could someone help me understand my mom's chest x-ray results? Her oxygen levels seem fine, but I'm worried because her SpO2 drops to 85 when she lies down. What could be causing this?

Could someone help me understand my mom's chest x-ray results? Her oxygen levels seem fine, but I'm worried because her SpO2 drops to 85 when she lies down. What could be causing this?

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