Question 1

I've had a cold that just started, and now I'm experiencing some chest pressure and heavy breathing that feels kinda tight. It's pretty mild, but it's worrying me a bit. What could be causing this, and is there anything I can do to help it?

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised tab augmentin 625 mg ,orally, thrice daily for 7 days, tab levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime for 5 days and syrup salbutamol 10 ml thrice dailly for 7 days .

Question 2

I've got a bit of a situation and was hoping to get some advice. About 30 years ago, I had TB and went through 9 months of treatment. Everything's been fine since then, and Ive stayed fit without any problems. But when I was in Dubai in 2016, during a medical test, they found an old scar on my chest and deported me, even though all my other tests like blood, skin, and sputum came back negative. I'm really curious if there's any kind of medicine or treatment out there that can help clear up or minimize this scar on an x-ray. I'd love to know what my options might be so that I can consider getting treatment and avoid issues like this in the future.

Accepted Answer

It's great to hear that you're healthy and have no current issues. Unfortunately, there is no medicine to remove or "clean" an old TB scar on an X-ray. However, the scar doesn't necessarily affect your health. You may want to consult a pulmonologist or a specialist to explore options for presenting your case in a way that addresses the medical concerns.

Question 3

I'm a bit worried about this TB test result I got. It says "Specimen sputum AFB STAIN ziehl neelsen 2 POSITIVE ACID BACILLI SEEN." Does this mean I have TB? And what exactly does the "2 POSITIVE" part imply?

Accepted Answer

yes you are tuberculosis positive

I'm a bit worried because my ultrasound shows there's fluid in my lungs indicating a chest infection, but my blood report came back normal. Also, last week my Hba1c level was reported at 7.1. What could this mean for my overall health, and should I be concerned about these results in combination?

go for diabetologist and continue further

More Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine Health Queries

I've had a cold that just started, and now I'm experiencing some chest pressure and heavy breathing that feels kinda tight. It's pretty mild, but it's worrying me a bit. What could be causing this, and is there anything I can do to help it?

I'm a bit worried about this TB test result I got. It says "Specimen sputum AFB STAIN ziehl neelsen 2 POSITIVE ACID BACILLI SEEN." Does this mean I have TB? And what exactly does the "2 POSITIVE" part imply?

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