I'm a bit worried about my X-ray report. It mentions mildly prominent bronchovascular markings and a horizontal fissure. Is this something I should be concerned about? I recently had a cold with a cough and fever for a few days, but after taking antibiotics, the fever's gone. That's why I went for a chest X-ray. Could you help me understand what these findings mean?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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Tab augmentin duo 625mg ,orally ,thrice daily for 5 days advised to the patient.Also syrup salbutamol 10ml thrice daily for 7 days is advised to the patient.Steam inhalation is also advised twice

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My wife has had a dry cough for a month now, and it's worse at night when shes trying to sleep. She's also breastfeeding. Her doctor said it might be asthma, even though she doesnt have any trouble breathing, and prescribed budamate 200 with an inhaler. She used the inhaler once but her cough got worse afterward. Is this safe for her, and should she keep using it? I'm really worried about why her cough got worse after just one dose.

Budesonide and Formoterol are generally considered safe for breastfeeding mothers, as only minimal amounts pass into breast milk and After using the inhaler, rinsing helps reduce throat irritation and prevents infections like thrush.

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I'm having a tough time breathing, and it's been like this since last night. My throat also feels itchy, and I'm struggling to breathe properly. I've dealt with acidity and gas issues before, so I'm wondering if they might be related. Could you recommend something to help?

Acid reflux- take antacids and lozenges to soothe the throat

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I'm really worried about my lungs. I came across this description saying something like lungs being damaged and compared to a "chocolate out of freeze." Could you explain what that means? Also, how serious is it if the infection in the lungs is really high? I'm just trying to understand how bad the damage could be.

consult a pulmonologist

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