Question 1

I'm having wheezing for the past couple of days, mostly at night and not so much during the day. My doctor told me to use one puff at night an hour before I go to sleep. I'm wondering if I should gargle my throat right after using the inhaler, or if there's anything else I should be doing. Also, if I stop using the inhaler after 15 days, could the wheezing come back?

Yes ,gargling is advised to the patient inorder to prevent fungal infection.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Yes ,gargling is advised to the patient inorder to prevent fungal infection.

Question 2

I'm having some trouble with my breathing and I'm not sure which type of doctor I should see for this. Also, I'm wondering if there's a doctor nearby who could help me out. Any advice would be appreciated.

Accepted Answer

For breathing problems, you should consult a pulmonologist, a lung doctor who specializes in treating respiratory issue

Question 3

I'm dealing with spine TB and have been on ATT with complete bed rest for about four months now. I've started doing some cycling for 30 minutes because I really want to lose weight, but I'm wondering if this is a good choice since I sometimes feel pa...

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 4

I'm struggling with recurrent tuberculosis, and theyve been giving me streptomycin injections. The pain in my hips where they do the injections is pretty bad. Do you have any suggestions on how I might ease that pain?

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For the pain at the injection site, you can take acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500mg every 6 hours as needed for pain relief. Additionally, you can apply a cold compress to the area to reduce inflammation and pain. Make sure to consult with your healthcare provider before taking any medication to ensure it is safe for you.

Question 5

I'm worried because it feels like my deep breaths aren't fully satisfying, even though my normal breaths seem okay. After 7 to 8 regular breaths, I feel like I need a deeper breath but it's incomplete. Plus, I'm feeling kind of weak, maybe even fever...

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

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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

Question 6

I'm really worried about the free fluid in both pleural cavities on the imaging scan we got back. They measured around 500ml on the right and 300ml on the left. How serious is this situation, and what should we be doing about it? Can you please let m...

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This condition is known as pleural effusion. To help reduce the fluid buildup and relieve symptoms, you can take diuretics like Furosemide. Additionally, a medication called Spironolactone can also be prescribed to help with fluid retention. It is important to follow up with your healthcare provider for further evaluation and management.

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