Question 1

Could you help me understand if a normal chest X-ray taken two months after being around someone with TB means I definitely don't have pulmonary TB? Also, can a chest X-ray reliably catch pulmonary TB, or should I be doing other tests? I'm a bit worried and just want to be sure.

Yes,chest x-ray and sputum for AFB and microscopy is advised to the patient for the diagnosis of tb.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Yes,chest x-ray and sputum for AFB and microscopy is advised to the patient for the diagnosis of tb.

Question 2

My son is 4 years old and he's been having this cough with mucus for a while. Every time he coughs, I can feel and hear the mucus in his lungs, but it just won't come out. It's really worrying me. Our doctor suggested giving him Montair LC Kid syrup ...

Yes ,continue same treatment.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Yes ,continue same treatment.

Question 3

I'm a bit worried because my test results showed high hemoglobin and PCV levels. I'm a regular smoker and recently I've been having issues with breathing, occasional chest pain, and a persistent cough. Can you help me understand what this might mean?

usually smokers will have high hemoglobin than normal. do a chest xray for his other symptoms

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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usually smokers will have high hemoglobin than normal. do a chest xray for his other symptoms

Question 4

I'm having some trouble with my breathing and I'm not sure which type of doctor I should see for this. Also, I'm wondering if there's a doctor nearby who could help me out. Any advice would be appreciated.

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For breathing problems, you should consult a pulmonologist, a lung doctor who specializes in treating respiratory issue

Question 5

I'm currently on ATT treatment DOT and have had my lymph node aspirated twice. The culture and DSTMTB indicated sensitivity to all first and second-line drugs. However, the lymph node swells up again after the pus is taken out. Is this normal? I've a...

no it is not normal. swelling of lymph node means there might be infection and recollection of pus

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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no it is not normal. swelling of lymph node means there might be infection and recollection of pus

Question 6

I'm pregnant and have asthma, and I'm really concerned about taking medication. Are there any safe homeopathic remedies that I can use? I'm worried about what's safe for the baby while managing my asthma symptoms. Can you help?

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I don't have much knowledge of homeopathy medicines which are safe in pregnancy for treatment of asthma

Could you help me understand if a normal chest X-ray taken two months after being around someone with TB means I definitely don't have pulmonary TB? Also, can a chest X-ray reliably catch pulmonary TB, or should I be doing other tests? I'm a bit worried and just want to be sure.

Could you help me understand if a normal chest X-ray taken two months after being around someone with TB means I definitely don't have pulmonary TB? Also, can a chest X-ray reliably catch pulmonary TB, or should I be doing other tests? I'm a bit worried and just want to be sure.

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I'm a bit worried because my test results showed high hemoglobin and PCV levels. I'm a regular smoker and recently I've been having issues with breathing, occasional chest pain, and a persistent cough. Can you help me understand what this might mean?

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