Question 1

I often notice that I have mucus after I eat, even if I dont have a cold. It seems to happen with any food, especially spicy ones. Can you explain why this might be happening? Do you have any suggestions for home remedies I could try?

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Sputum for AFB ,microscopy and complete blood count is advised to the patient. Also steam inhalation and warm saline gargles is advised to the patient.

Question 2

My dad just turned 54 and he's been told he has Asthma, plus something called Pleural effusion in his left lung. We did a Mantoux test today. I'm really concerned and just curious, can pleural effusion be cured?

Yes curable.Continue ATT for 6 months .

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Yes curable.Continue ATT for 6 months .

Question 3

I'm a bit concerned because I've noticed strings of blood clots in my sputum a few times. It first happened twice back in September 2019, then once in October 2019, and now it's happened 45 times recently. I've attached a photo for reference. Can you...

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That could be capillary bleed due to dryness,no need to worry have plenty of water and consume balanced diet,if its bothering you much visit ENT doctor of appropriate management

Question 4

I'm currently in my fifth month of TB treatment, and I've noticed that for the past week, I've been having a daily cough. It's not happening as often, but when it does, there's sputum. Should I be concerned about this, or is it something normal durin...

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Probable diagnosis is upper respiratory tract infection.Patient is advised tab augmentin 625mg orally,thrice dailly for 5 days,tab levocetrizine 10 mg for 5 days and syrup salbutoml 10 ml thrice dailly for 5 days.

Question 5

Is there any issue if I took my TB medicine in the evening instead of the morning? I ended up taking the dose at 5 o'clock when I was supposed to take it at 11 in the morning. I didn't skip it or anything. Could this be a problem?

Continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

Question 6

I'm curious about the benefits of taking turmeric steam for shortness of breath. I've been doing it for over a month now. I've also had a chest x-ray that showed no issues, and I'm on medication suggested by a pulmonologist from this app. I don't hav...

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Turmeric steam may provide some comfort but doesnt directly address shortness of breath caused by acidity or anxiety. Its good that your chest X-ray is normal and you're following your pulmonologists advice. Continue your prescribed medications (Rablet-D and AB-Flo), stay hydrated, and practice relaxation techniques to manage anxiety. If symptoms persist, follow up with your doctor.

I often notice that I have mucus after I eat, even if I dont have a cold. It seems to happen with any food, especially spicy ones. Can you explain why this might be happening? Do you have any suggestions for home remedies I could try?

I often notice that I have mucus after I eat, even if I dont have a cold. It seems to happen with any food, especially spicy ones. Can you explain why this might be happening? Do you have any suggestions for home remedies I could try?

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