Question 1

I'm a bit confused and worriedare pleural effusion and pneumonia the same thing? I've been trying to understand the difference and it's a bit overwhelming. Could you explain how they're related or if they're completely different?

Accepted Answer

No,both are different.Effusion can be  tb  and pneumonia is consolidation of the upper or lower lung zones.

Question 2

I'm experiencing a burning sensation in my chest area for about a year now. I've had tests like a 2D echo, endoscopy, and X-rays, but everything seems to come back normal. I've also consulted with gastroenterologists and general physicians, even card...

Accepted Answer

drink plenty of water , take tablet pantop for 3 days

Question 3

I'm having trouble with shortness of breath at night, especially around bedtime, and I often start sneezing. I'm using a Foracort inhaler and Montair to manage it, but they only help temporarily. I'm really looking for a permanent solution. Do you ha...

Accepted Answer

That could be due to allergy,try to identify the allergen and avoid it, visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

Question 4

I'm having this weird feeling of chest tightness over the past few days, and I'm experiencing shortness of breath, but there's no pain involved. A couple of days ago, I noticed pain on the left side of my chest, but that's gone now. Could you help me...

Accepted Answer

Ecg and cardiac markers are advised to the patient.

Question 5

I've been noticing some blood-colored mucus once in a while over the past few weeks, and for the past two months, it's been feeling like my breathing is sometimes obstructed. I just got a body check and everything came back normal, including the bloo...

Accepted Answer

X-ray chest pa view,complete blood count,esr,C-reactive protein ,IGE levels and sputum for AFB and microscopy is advised to the patient.

Question 6

I've been struggling to breathe properly for the past 10 months and I've already had two pulmonary function testsone back in December 2017 and another in March 2018. Could you help me understand what the results from these tests mean? I'm really conc...

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

I'm a bit confused and worriedare pleural effusion and pneumonia the same thing? I've been trying to understand the difference and it's a bit overwhelming. Could you explain how they're related or if they're completely different?

I'm a bit confused and worriedare pleural effusion and pneumonia the same thing? I've been trying to understand the difference and it's a bit overwhelming. Could you explain how they're related or if they're completely different?

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