Question 1

I'm a bit confused and worried because my Mantoux test showed a big reaction, 25x27mm, but my chest CT scan only suggests the possibility of tuberculosis. Ive got no symptomsno cough or fever or anything like that. Should I really start TB medication even though I feel perfectly fine? I'm just not sure if I actually have tuberculosis.

Continue ATT for 6 months duration is advised to the patient.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Continue ATT for  6 months duration is advised to the patient.

Question 2

I've had this cough with mucus for almost a month now, and it's really starting to worry me. The doctors say it's allergic bronchitis, and my x-ray showed something, but even with the medication, I feel like I'm only getting partial relief. I still h...

Patient is advised sputum for AFB and microscopy.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Patient is advised sputum for AFB and microscopy.

Question 3

I'm on MDR for about 15 months now, and I'm curious about how much longer I'll have to take these meds. Can you also help me with the side effects? I've been having issues with confusion, feeling scared, and sweating a lot, especially when I eat. I'm...

you should take for 3 months more

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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you should take for 3 months more

Question 4

I've been really worried because a couple of days ago, I was asleep and woke up feeling like I was going to vomit, and then I actually did. What scared me was that there were some blood drops in it. After that, I started feeling this pain in my chest...

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tab pan d  orally,before food for 14 days and syrup sucralfate 10 ml thrice daily for 14 days is advised to the patient.

Question 5

I've been using an asthalin salbutamol inhaler for the past 20 years. I'm wondering if there's any other option available that's similar. Also, how can I monitor or check my asthma attacks better?

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If you're looking for alternatives to Asthalin (Salbutamol), your doctor may prescribe other bronchodilators like Levalbuterol or Formoterol, or combination inhalers that include an inhaled corticosteroid. To monitor your asthmatic attacks, consider using a peak flow meter, which measures how quickly you can breathe out air, and track your readings to identify patterns and potential triggers

Question 6

I'm having some pain around my rib, just under the left breast, but only when I move a certain way. I can walk and sit fine without any pain, but it really hurts when I'm lying down or trying to get up. I've tried using pain relief sprays and balms, ...

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A x-ray chest pa view  and ecg is advised to the patient. Tab ibuprofen 400 mg sos for pain is advised to the patient.

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