Question 1

I'm dealing with pleural effusion and some thickening of the pleura. I've been on FDC medication for pulmonary Koch's for about 14 months now. I'm worried because it's affecting my medical test for a job abroad. What can I do in this situation, and is there a way to manage or improve the test results despite my condition?

Continue ATT as advised by the pulmonologist.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Continue ATT as advised by the pulmonologist.

Question 2

I'm really worried about my uncle because he vomited blood today. We took him for an X-ray, and now we're hearing different thingssomeone mentioned it might be TB and some doctors are saying it could be pneumonia. Im confused and concerned about what...

proceed for tests to rule out tuberculosis

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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proceed for tests to rule out tuberculosis

Question 3

My dad has been dealing with COPD and asthma for the past decade, and now hes got to use oxygen at home around the clock. Were using a cylinder with the supply kept at point 1, but Im wondering if switching to an oxygen concentrator would be a good i...

yes you can use, make sure oxygen saturation is maintained

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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yes you can use, make sure oxygen saturation is maintained

Question 4

I'm experiencing pain on the left side of my lung for the past year. Sometimes it goes away, but other times it really hurts. I recently had an X-ray done, and it says there's a fibrotic lesion on my left upper lung. Is this something serious? What c...

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 5

I'm really worried about my uncle. He got over covid about 2 months ago, but he still isn't doing well. He was in the hospital and got steroids and medications like remedesivir and faviflu, and they said he had viral pneumonia. They let him go after ...

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 6

Can I still use my asthma inhaler with formoterol and budesonide 320mg9ug after getting my vaccine? It's been three days since the shot and I'm just wondering if it's safe.

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Yes,continue same treatment as advised by the physician.Patient is advised tab levocetrizine 10 mg orally,at bedtime for 5 days .

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