I'm a bit concerned because my SpO2 level is 98, which seems normal, but I'm still feeling this suffocation when I breathe. I find myself needing to take deep breaths through my mouth. What could be causing this? Any thoughts or suggestions?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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there might be Nasal congestion, take steam inhalation

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm currently dealing with MDR TB and I've been trying some Ayurvedic treatments. I feel like I'm improving, but I'm not sure what the next step should be. Is there one specific test that can confirm if I still have tuberculosis, or should I look at multiple options? I'm really curious about the best way to track my progress and ensure I'm on the right path.

TB Gold standard test is sputum examination for AFB and microscopy and also Interferon gamma release essay( IGRA).

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I'm really concerned about this - can pulmonary TB come back after you've been treated successfully and your sputum test from a bronchoscopy is negative? Also, is it normal to sometimes feel a bit of pain in the lungs while breathing if you recovered from TB and finished the treatment just last year?

Yes ,it can re-occur. Symtoms are normal.

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I'm having a bit of a hard time breathing during the evenings and mornings especially when it's winter. Is there an inhaler I could use for this?

duolin inhaler

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