I'm 39 and recently, like about 20 days ago, I've been having some issues with my breathing because of a cold. I got an X-ray done and it showed something like "bilateral hilar prominence." What does that mean? Should I be worried? What's the best thing to do next?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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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.

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I'm really struggling here with this chest congestion, dry cough, and throat pain that's been going on for about four days now. I've tried all sorts of medicines for cold and cough, but nothing seems to work. Also, I'm dealing with asthma, and it's making things even more concerning. What should I do? Any advice?

drink hot water .take one course of antibiotics

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I've been dealing with breathing issues for the past year or so, and it seems to hit every 3 to 4 months. It's really distressing because when it starts, I'm up all night struggling to breathe and I just can't figure out what's causing it. What can I do or take in an emergency to help with this?

start steam inhalation, do one chest xray

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My dad tested positive for COVID and his oxygen levels went really low, all the way to 71. After spending two weeks in the hospital, hes back home now, but its been a month and his oxygen levels are still all over the place. Does this mean he hasnt fully recovered yet? Im worried and not sure what to do next. Could you please give some advice on how to move forward?

he might have still infection , do ct chest

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