Question 1

I'm a little concerned about my mom's recent chest x-ray report. It mentioned borderline cardiomegaly and she's been getting treatment for tuberculosis. What exactly does borderline cardiomegaly mean? Should we be worried about it? Is this a serious issue? If it is, can it be treated?

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 2

I'm really worried about my friend. His oxygen level is around 90 when he's on 2L of support, but it drops to 55 when he tries to sit or do anything active. I know he had corona, and his CT score was 1424 on May 7, 2021. They've given him remdesivir,...

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his CT score has increased that means his infection is increased. that infection needs to be reduced then only he can be without oxygen support

Question 3

I'm really worried about my mom. She was diagnosed with breast cancer back in October 2013 and had her right breast removed, then went through chemo and radiation until July 2014. Recently, she's been fine except for some coughing with phlegm in the ...

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

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Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 4

I'm experiencing some chest pain on the left side whenever I take a deep breath. The pain also seems to radiate to my back. I'm having trouble sleeping because of the discomfort in both my chest and back. I'm really concerned about what's going on. A...

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

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

Question 5

I've just been diagnosed with mild intermittent asthma and my doctor prescribed the Foracort 200 brown inhaler. I've been using it for 5 days now, but I haven't really noticed any improvement. How long does it typically take to work? Is there anythin...

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It can take a few days to a couple of weeks to notice significant improvement with inhalers like Foracort 200, as they help reduce inflammation in the airways. If you're not feeling better soon, it's a good idea to follow up with your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 6

I've been dealing with high blood pressure for a few months now, and ever since, I've started having breathing issues at night when I'm trying to sleep. It's really concerning me, and I'm not quite sure what steps I should take to get this under cont...

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.

I'm a little concerned about my mom's recent chest x-ray report. It mentioned borderline cardiomegaly and she's been getting treatment for tuberculosis. What exactly does borderline cardiomegaly mean? Should we be worried about it? Is this a serious issue? If it is, can it be treated?

I'm a little concerned about my mom's recent chest x-ray report. It mentioned borderline cardiomegaly and she's been getting treatment for tuberculosis. What exactly does borderline cardiomegaly mean? Should we be worried about it? Is this a serious issue? If it is, can it be treated?

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