Question 1

I'm dealing with a really bad cough and wheezing, and even though I'm using an inhaler, it's just not helping. What should I do now?

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That looks like Lower Respiratory tract infection,get a chest xray done and visit Pulmonologist for appropriate management, consume balanced diet and maintain healthy lifestyle

Question 2

I'm a bit worried about my mom's mountox test results. It showed some induration with measurements of 15mm and 18mm. I'm not sure what these numbers mean. Should we be looking at starting some kind of treatment?

That indicates she is positive for TB, visit Pulmonologist to start ATT treatment

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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That indicates she is positive for TB, visit Pulmonologist to start ATT treatment

Question 3

Is it okay for my treatment to stop Ethambutol after just two months even though my chest X-ray is better and my doctor said to keep taking Isoniazid, Rifampicin, and Pyrazinamide? I mean, I didn't have positive sputum results or a Mantoux test, but ...

yes it is normal, there might be some side effect related to ethambutol

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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yes it is normal, there might be some side effect related to ethambutol

Question 4

I've been dealing with really frequent colds and sneezing fits, like, a couple of times a week, and it usually sticks around for a day or two. I'm also managing asthma with a beclate inhaler. Any idea on how I can get this under control?

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Hello Kiran, your symptoms of frequent cold and sneezing may indicate allergic rhinitis, which is often associated with asthma. I recommend consulting your doctor to evaluate triggers and consider adding an antihistamine or nasal spray to your treatment plan. Keeping your asthma well-controlled is also essential.

Question 5

I'm really worried about my son. He's been on TB treatment for 120 days now, but his cough hasn't got any better. How long should it usually take for the cough to improve while on the medication? Do you think he might need additional meds? He's takin...

Yes,continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Yes,continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

Question 6

I'm really not that great at English, so bear with me. Anyway, about five days ago, I started feeling this chest tightness and had a lump-in-the-throat kind of feeling. I checked online and decided to drink a bottle of Smirnoff Mule vodkait works as ...

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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 .

I'm dealing with a really bad cough and wheezing, and even though I'm using an inhaler, it's just not helping. What should I do now?

I'm dealing with a really bad cough and wheezing, and even though I'm using an inhaler, it's just not helping. What should I do now?

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I'm a bit worried about my mom's mountox test results. It showed some induration with measurements of 15mm and 18mm. I'm not sure what these numbers mean. Should we be looking at starting some kind of treatment?

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