Question 1

Having heart murmur during tb treatment is normal? Echo done but everything comes normal except palpitations high.. heart murmur is normal during tb treatment

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Cardiologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 2

I recently had a chest CT scan, and it shows fibrotic scars in the left upper lobe of my lung, which the doctor said are post-inflammatory sequel changes. Is this something serious or is it a normal finding?

Accepted Answer

Fibrotic scars in the left upper lobe of your lung, described as post-inflammatory sequelae, typically result from past infections or inflammation. While it's not uncommon, its important to monitor and follow up with your doctor for any further management or assessment to ensure it doesn't affect your lung function.

Question 3

My father has been diagnosed with the early stages of lung fibrosis after having COVID. Is there any way to stop or treat it? Are there any treatments that could help manage or even reverse the fibrosis at this stage? Please let me know what we can do.

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Lung fibrosis, especially in the early stages, can sometimes be managed with medications like antifibrotics (e.g., pirfenidone or nintedanib) to slow progression. It's crucial to follow your doctor's advice, manage any underlying conditions, and focus on pulmonary rehabilitation to improve lung function and quality of life. Regular check-ups are essential.

Question 4

I felt my lung capacity is not as it used to be so I had a chest x ray. It showed prominent bronchovascular markings. Rest seems normal. Any thing to worry.?

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Patient is advised tab azithromycin 500 mg orallyonce daily for 5 days, tab levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime orally for 5 days.

Question 5

Is it possible to cure wheezing completely by strict medication, diet and excersice within a year? I've wanted to join marine engineering and for that I need to prepare myself and I'm very serious about it fro my childhood. For the past 2 years I've ...

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

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Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 6

Hi, I had a plain CT scan done at Apollo Hospital in Chennai and the result showed no issues. But when I went for a medical check-up for Kuwait, the doctor told me I was unfit due to my chest x-ray. They mentioned something about an abnormality in my...

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The discrepancy between the Apollo Hospital CT scan and the Kuwait medical checkup chest X-ray results suggests a possible error or misinterpretation; the "blunting of right costophrenic angle" and "white scar" may indicate a benign, old, healed lesion or scarring, and since the doctor said no medicine is required, you may want to consider a second opinion or a repeat CT scan to confirm the findings and clarify your fitness for work in Kuwait.

Having heart murmur during tb treatment is normal? Echo done but everything comes normal except palpitations high.. heart murmur is normal during tb treatment

Having heart murmur during tb treatment is normal? Echo done but everything comes normal except palpitations high.. heart murmur is normal during tb treatment

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I recently had a chest CT scan, and it shows fibrotic scars in the left upper lobe of my lung, which the doctor said are post-inflammatory sequel changes. Is this something serious or is it a normal finding?

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