Question 1

I'm dealing with a diagnosis of TB lymphadenitis and it's got me worried that I might pass it on to my family. Is there a risk of transmission? Also, can this condition be identified with a sputum test?

Accepted Answer

No, tb lymphadenitis does not spread nothing to worry ok.

Question 2

I've been getting this slight cough since May and I don't usually cough a lot, but I feel like there's some chest congestion. Could it be that there's thickened mucus there? This seems to happen once a year now for about the past 5 years. Normally, I...

Accepted Answer

take tablet mucinac for 5 days twice a day

Question 3

I've been feeling this heavy sensation and pressure on my chest, and it's making it hard to breathe. There's no actual pain, but it's definitely worrying me. What could be causing this shortness of breath? Should I be concerned?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

My grandfather had covid pneumonia and his HRCT score was 1225. He was discharged about 40 days ago, but for the past 56 days, his oxygen level drops to 92-93 while he's asleep and goes back up to 96-97 once he's awake. Is this something dangerous? W...

Accepted Answer

It's not uncommon for oxygen levels to fluctuate slightly during sleep, especially after recovering from COVID-19 pneumonia. However, if the oxygen level drops below 90%, it could indicate a need for further monitoring. The elevated D-dimer suggests some ongoing inflammation or clotting risk, so its important to keep in touch with your healthcare provider to assess if further tests or treatments are needed.

Question 5

I'm currently undergoing treatment for tuberculosis, and I've noticed I have a heart murmur. I had an echo done, and everything seemed normal, but I'm experiencing high palpitations. Is it common to have a heart murmur while on TB medication? Should ...

Accepted Answer

Cardiologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 6

Having this dry cough for over a week now and I remember that Dr. Srinath Karthick recommended LUPITUS syrup and BUDATE 200 Lupihaler capsules a year back. I still have some of the syrup and started taking it again, but it seems I really need those B...

Accepted Answer

Budesonide 200mcg  capsules is advised to the patient whenever episodes of breathing difficulty.

I'm dealing with a diagnosis of TB lymphadenitis and it's got me worried that I might pass it on to my family. Is there a risk of transmission? Also, can this condition be identified with a sputum test?

I'm dealing with a diagnosis of TB lymphadenitis and it's got me worried that I might pass it on to my family. Is there a risk of transmission? Also, can this condition be identified with a sputum test?

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