Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Dear dr I am suffering from stuffy nose and cough wet , dry ,. During morning wet cough come out excessive and and during evening and night cough and throat become more irritating.
Last 5 days .pls suggest medicine .
After 6 pm dry cough and throat f...

Accepted Answer

That could be allergic Bronchitis,try to identify the allergen and avoid it, visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

Question 3

After taking tb medicine my heart beats fast during sleep and after also no shortness of breath but i have headache what it could be i couldn't sleep bcuz of this no coughing only headache and fast heart beats all day my bp 13070

Continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

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Continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

Question 4

Hi, my mom has some fibrotic changes in her left lung and she's been dealing with a cold, cough, and shortness of breath, especially at night. Her HRCT shows fibrotic changes, but the chest x-ray is normal. She's been on strong antibiotics, but there...

Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear about your mom's struggles. Fibrotic changes can sometimes cause chronic symptoms despite normal imaging. Consider consulting a pulmonologist for further evaluation, possibly for inhalers or anti-inflammatory treatments, and to rule out other causes like asthma or GERD. Stay strongshe's lucky to have your care.

Question 5

Hi im having asthma attacks for 4 days now and Im also coughing hard and has phlegm. Im using my inhaler but it keeps coming back. Please respond. Thank you.

Accepted Answer

Sputum for AFB ,microscopy and complete blood count is advised to the patient.

Question 6

Hi Doc, my doctor mentioned that my child is allergic to climate change. We're giving her nebulization for now, but shes still coughing a lot. Is this normal? Should we be doing something else or giving her any other medication to help with the coughing?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like your doctor suspects an allergy triggered by changes in the weather, which can worsen symptoms like coughing. Nebulization should help with breathing, but if the coughing persists, it's important to follow up for additional treatments or medications to manage the allergy better.

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?

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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