Question 1

I am having wheezing for past 2 days and mostly at night less at day and have been adviced by doctor to use 1 puff at night one hour before sleepattack. Should I gargle my throat immediately after taking inhaler or any other stores to be followed. If I discontinue after 15 days is there a chance of reoccurrence.

Yes ,gargling is advised to the patient inorder to prevent fungal infection.

Last updated on 27 Dec 2024

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Yes ,gargling is advised to the patient inorder to prevent fungal infection.

Question 2

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.?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Ive been prescribed Montair LC for 4 months because my IgE levels were elevated and Ive had a moderate cough. I have a history of pleural effusion from 15 years ago, but after the treatment, I havent had any lung issues since. Im wondering if taking ...

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Montair LC (montelukast and levocetirizine) is generally safe for long-term use in managing allergic conditions and cough. Given your history of pleural effusion, it's important to monitor your lung health, but the medication typically does not have direct harmful effects on the lungs. Always follow your doctor's advice and report any unusual symptoms.

Question 4

On tb medicine 9 months completed.. doc detected heart murmur during treatment & echo done comes normal but again detect heart murmur it is normal ? Is it because of tb medication because it is happening when i stared these medicines...

Cardiologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Last updated on 27 Dec 2024

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Cardiologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 5

Im undergoing tuberculosis treatment, and Ive been having fever. How long can the fever last during this treatment? Is there a specific time when it should stop?

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Fever during tuberculosis treatment can occur, especially in the initial phase, as your body adjusts to the medication. Typically, it should subside within a few weeks of starting the treatment. If the fever persists beyond that, it's important to consult your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 6

I am a student nurse and I have a patient with category 1 ptb. I wanted to ask what does fibroreticular densities with cicatricial changes mean. This is the impression written in his x ray plate. What breath sounds would I expect to hear?

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Breath sounds include crackles,wheezing and bronchial breathing . Patient is advised to continue ATT for 6 months.

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