Question 1

I'm a bit confused about my treatment plan coming up soon. My current weight is 64.8 kg, and my height is 169 cm, putting my BMI at 22.7. Everything I've read suggests I should stay at this weight. But in two weeks, my medication dosage is going to be adjusted based on my weight. It looks like I'd get 3 tablets if I'm under 65 kg and 5 tablets if over 65 kg. I'm torn on whether I should try to bump my weight slightly to around 67 kg or just stay where I am. Can you help me figure out what's best?

Accepted Answer

current weight

Question 2

My dad just got a positive corona test result, but apart from a fever hovering around 99-100F, he doesn't really have any other symptoms. It's been a week since the test, and to be safe, we got an X-ray done. The report mentioned something about "Pro...

Accepted Answer

The prominent branchovascular markings in the X-ray report suggest some mild changes in the blood vessels of the lungs, which can sometimes occur due to infections like COVID-19. Since your father is asymptomatic except for the mild fever and his diabetes is under control, its good that he's in quarantine. Monitoring his symptoms and maintaining regular blood sugar checks will be important during his recovery.

Question 3

My dad's 65 and has COPD from years of smoking and being around harmful gases. He's also dealing with a hernia. I know COPD isn't curable, but is it safe for him to go ahead with hernia surgery?

Accepted Answer

yes if all his pulmonary function tests are within limits

Question 4

I've been drinking buttermilk for the last couple of weeks and since then, I've developed a cold. Whenever I try to clear my throat, I end up with mehendi-colored phlegm, and if I push too hard, there's sometimes a bit of blood in it. My throat hurts...

Accepted Answer

take tablet amoxyclav for 5 days , twice a day

Question 5

I'm experiencing breathlessness, and my heart is pounding faster than normal. It's making me really restless, and I'm not sure what I should do about it. Could you offer some guidance on this?

Accepted Answer

consult a pulmonologist

Question 6

I'm having trouble with my breathing and my doctor mentioned it's bronchial asthma caused by allergies. He suggested using a Budecort 200 inhaler to help me breathe better. I'm just not too sure how many puffs I should be taking each day. Can you hel...

Accepted Answer

2 puffs each time for 2-3 times per day

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