Question 1

I'm a bit worried and have some questions about my situation. I've been an asthmatic for quite some time now, and I was addicted to alcohol for 15 years. I stopped drinking completely in 2016 and started smoking weed instead. It's been two years since then, and I've realized that I haven't needed my inhaler, Foracart, for the past six months. I feel like weed might have helped with my asthma, but now I'm keen on quitting smoking weed as well. I'm curious to know if there are medicines available that contain weed or if there are alternative ways to consume weed in a medicinal form. Any advice would be appreciated.

Continue foracort inhaler sos for breathing difficulty. Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Continue foracort inhaler sos for breathing difficulty. Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 2

I was wondering about the right doses of isoniazid, ethambutol, and rifampicin for a woman who weighs 45kg. If she's taking Rcinex, which already has isoniazid in it, how should the doses be adjusted? Im a bit confused and want to make sure shes gett...

Patient is advised isoniazide 600mg,800 mg of ethambutol and pyrazinamide 1250mg,r for 45kg weight pt.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Patient is advised isoniazide 600mg,800 mg of ethambutol and pyrazinamide 1250mg,r for 45kg weight pt.

Question 3

I've got this buildup of mucus in my chest and throat and it's causing me to cough all the time. Can you recommend any medication or treatments that might help?

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Tab Azithromycin 500mg orally for 3 days is advised to the patient.

Question 4

I'm really concerned because I've been dealing with a persistent cough and my asthma isn't getting any better. Do you think it's safe for me to take L hist mont along with amoxicillin 500? I'm worried about how these might interact.

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If you have asthma and are experiencing a cough, it's important to ensure that your asthma is well-managed. **L-Hist-Mont** (a combination of antihistamine and montelukast) can help with allergic symptoms and asthma, while **amoxicillin** is used for bacterial infections. If your cough is due to an infection, the amoxicillin may be helpful, but its best to consult your doctor to confirm the cause and ensure the medications are appropriate for your condition.

Question 5

Is there a way to clean out the tar from your lungs if you've been smoking? And if there is, how much would that cost? I've heard of someone getting it done, and I'm really curious if it's actually possible.

Accepted Answer

Removing tar from smoker lungs is a challenging process, but it's possible to reduce the damage and promote lung health. Unfortunately, there's no magic procedure to completely remove tar, but quitting smoking is the first step towards healing.

Your lungs have an incredible ability to repair themselves, and the healing process begins immediately after quitting smoking. Within 48 hours, carbon monoxide levels drop, and oxygen levels increase. The cilia in your lungs start to regrow within a week, and lung function improves within a month.

To support your lung health, consider incorporating lung-cleansing foods, drinks, and supplements into your routine. These may include:

- Lung-Cleansing Foods: Dark leafy greens, berries, citrus fruits, garlic, onions, ginger, and turmeric.
- Lung Detox Drinks: Teas made from ginger, basil, and echinacea.

Question 6

I'm a bit confused about the differences between asthma and COPD. They both seem similar with the breathing issues, so how can I tell them apart? Also, someone mentioned that having COPD could complicate things if you need surgery. Should I be worrie...

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Asthma is seen in childhood, whereas COPD is seen i adults above 40 years of age.Asthma is triggered by allergens like pollen or dust , whereas copd is due to smoking.Asthma airway obstruction is reversible whereas COPD obstruction is irreversible Asthma is treated by inflammation and copd is treated with bronchodilators. A diagnostic spirometry differntiates betweeen asthma and copd.

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