Question 1

I'm dealing with breathlessness and I'm thinking I should get my lungs checked out. I've been smoking 67 cigarettes a day and I'm worried about my health. What should I do?

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Ecg and x-ray chest pa view is advised to the patient.

Question 2

I'm a bit worried because I had COVID about three weeks ago, and my doctor suggested spirometry exercises for my lungs. But I've noticed that when I do spirometry for about 2 minutes, my SpO2 levels drop to like 92, 93, or 94. If I wait for 5 minutes...

spirometer will improve spo2 never decrease it

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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spirometer will improve spo2 never decrease it

Question 3

I've been feeling a bit uneasy ever since this incident a few months back when I was eating crunchy peanut butter and it got stuck in my food pipe. I experienced chest pain for about a week after that. Though it's been three months now, I'm still fee...

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 4

I'm a bit worried because my doctor just switched my TB medication from AKT 4 to RCinex 450300 and Mycobutol 1000 without doing any tests. I've only been on the meds since the beginning of March, and he mentioned that TB doesn't spread after 15 days ...

Yes ,TB will not spread at present since 15 days treatment is completed .Continue all the medications.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Yes ,TB will not spread at present since 15 days treatment is completed .Continue all the medications.

Question 5

I'm really worried because someone I know tested positive for Covid and had symptoms. But after about 5 days, the symptoms went away. Do we really need to do another Covid test now, or is it okay to skip it since theyre feeling better? I'm just unsur...

no need

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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no need

Question 6

I'm wondering if it's safe for a TB patient who's currently on medication to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Can you provide some guidance on this?

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no they are not eligible

I'm dealing with breathlessness and I'm thinking I should get my lungs checked out. I've been smoking 67 cigarettes a day and I'm worried about my health. What should I do?

I'm dealing with breathlessness and I'm thinking I should get my lungs checked out. I've been smoking 67 cigarettes a day and I'm worried about my health. What should I do?

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I'm a bit worried because I had COVID about three weeks ago, and my doctor suggested spirometry exercises for my lungs. But I've noticed that when I do spirometry for about 2 minutes, my SpO2 levels drop to like 92, 93, or 94. If I wait for 5 minutes...

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