Question 1

Having phlegm since a month now, but I don't feel anything else that might seem like being sick. 
Also consulting with a doctor nearby but still wish to get a second opinion pls.

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised x-ray chest pa view ,complete blood count,esr and sputum for AFB examination.

Question 2

Feeling left side chest pain and vomiting. no hungry. suddenly very high 
heart beat. sleeping disturb. I have already done eco and tmt there is no problem

Accepted Answer

Ecg and cardiac markers are advised to the patient.

Question 3

What is the differentiating factor in diagnosis between obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary function test (PFT) is advised to the patient.Also central sleep apnea is less common .There is block in the airway in obstructive sleep apnea , in central sleep apnea brain signals to the muscles of breathing is blocked.

Question 4

One week ago my grand father sputum was tested for AFB and geneexpert both was positive.
After one week again tested for AFB this time it was negative.
Please guide did he has TB or not.

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised sputum for AFB examination and chest xray pa view and complete blood count is also advised to the patient.

Question 5

What should be the oxygen saturation level of a person in the morning after waking up.
My father SPO2 is above 92 whole day but in morning it drops to 87. Is it normal? or should I worry?

Accepted Answer

Its not normal,check his pulmonary functions,it might be falling even more during night soo,visit Pulmonologist for evaluation and follow up.

Question 6

My mother is suffering from Tuberculosis from past two months. 2 weeks ago my mother discharged from hospital. While during hospitalisation, she was detected positive for mycobacterium tuberculosis. Doctor prescribed her Akurvit-4 in morning after fo...

Yes,continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

Last updated on 27 Dec 2024

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Yes,continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

Having phlegm since a month now, but I don't feel anything else that might seem like being sick. Also consulting with a doctor nearby but still wish to get a second opinion pls.

Having phlegm since a month now, but I don't feel anything else that might seem like being sick. Also consulting with a doctor nearby but still wish to get a second opinion pls.

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