Question 1

Hi , i had a very severe episode of covid in May and was hospitalized with a CT score of 18. I got my last CT scan done in july and just some residual ground glass opacity was left. Today approximately six months after hospitalization i am maintaining SPO2 of 98-99 . Do i need to get x ray or ct scan again ? Any other test required ?

Yes, patient is advised tab chlorphenaramine ,orally ,at edtime for 3 days.

Last updated on 27 Dec 2024

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Yes, patient is advised tab chlorphenaramine ,orally ,at edtime for 3 days.

Question 2

My mom is facing any lung problem i guess as she feals fatigued most of the time and Has breathing problem even for walking for a little.. and while using stairs.. she had pleural effusion 3 years ago... and shes facing same kind of symptoms again......

Sputum for AFB,microscopy and x-ray chest is advised to the patient.

Last updated on 27 Dec 2024

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Sputum for AFB,microscopy and x-ray chest is advised to the patient.

Question 3

Hi, Ive been on medication for lymph node tuberculosis for about 2 and a half months now. Recently, I noticed some enlarged nodes in my abdomen, whereas before, I only had them in my neck and groin. How long should I expect the enlarged nodes to last...

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Enlarged lymph nodes can persist throughout TB treatment, but they typically start to shrink within 3-6 months; the standard treatment course for lymph node TB is 6-9 months, but it may vary depending on your response to treatment, so consult your doctor to assess your progress and determine the best course of action.

Question 4

Today my mothers chest X-ray report showed "bilateral prominent vascular markings with small calcified hilar nodes suggestive of inflammatory etiology." Can you explain what this means? Should we be concerned?

its normal finding

Last updated on 18 Dec 2024

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its normal finding

Question 5

Please advise medicines for my father. He has right side pleural effusion for 2 months. CT scan shows no sign of malignancy, no signs of TB, most likely cause infection. He is 68 years old with heart EF 25%. Blood, pleural taping reports are normal. ...

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Tab augmentin duo 625mg ,orally ,thrice daily for 5 days advised to the patient.Also syrup salbutamol 10ml thrice daily for 7 days is advised to the patient.Steam inhalation is also advised twice .Biopsy is not necessary.

Question 6

I have problem of breathing, iam taking montemac fx and spirodin 650, how much days i will recover.and what is the condition of my immune system.

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Continue same treatment.It takes around 2-3 weeks to recover.

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My mom is facing any lung problem i guess as she feals fatigued most of the time and Has breathing problem even for walking for a little.. and while using stairs.. she had pleural effusion 3 years ago... and shes facing same kind of symptoms again......

Hi, Ive been on medication for lymph node tuberculosis for about 2 and a half months now. Recently, I noticed some enlarged nodes in my abdomen, whereas before, I only had them in my neck and groin. How long should I expect the enlarged nodes to last...

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Please advise medicines for my father. He has right side pleural effusion for 2 months. CT scan shows no sign of malignancy, no signs of TB, most likely cause infection. He is 68 years old with heart EF 25%. Blood, pleural taping reports are normal. ...

I have problem of breathing, iam taking montemac fx and spirodin 650, how much days i will recover.and what is the condition of my immune system.

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