Question 1

I'm looking for some advice from a pulmonologist. Lately, I've been feeling dizzy in the evenings and experiencing a bit of shortness of breath, even though all my blood reports are normal. I heard that Practo might have free doctors available online. Could someone take a look at my reports and help me figure out what's going on?

i cannot see your reports

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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i cannot see your reports

Question 2

I've had this stabbing pain right in the middle of my chest that I've been dealing with since I woke up one morning. It feels sharp, especially when I inhale deeply, sneeze, or put any pressure on my chest. I tried taking pain relievers and some NSAI...

do chest xray. take one pain killer

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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do chest xray. take one pain killer

Question 3

I'm on MDR for about 15 months now, and I'm curious about how much longer I'll have to take these meds. Can you also help me with the side effects? I've been having issues with confusion, feeling scared, and sweating a lot, especially when I eat. I'm...

you should take for 3 months more

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you should take for 3 months more

Question 4

I'm a bit concerned and would like some advice. I had COVID back in May and recovered at home with a mild case of lung pneumonia. I was on blood thinners at the time but stopped after my D-Dimer results returned to normal. Since recovering, I haven't...

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The presence of black streaks in phlegm, especially in the morning, can be a common post-COVID-19 symptom, possibly due to lingering inflammation, mucus, or fungal growth, and since your CBC, chest X-ray, and previous D-Dimer tests are normal, your pulmonologist's advice to monitor and not pursue further testing unless symptoms worsen or new ones develop is reasonable; however, if you experience increased frequency, thickness, or color change of the phlegm, difficulty breathing, chest pain, or fever, seek immediate medical attention to rule out potential complications like pulmonary embolism, bronchiectasis, or opportunistic infections.

Question 5

I'm trying to understand my recent x-ray results which mentioned 'right apical PTB of undetermined activity.' I'm a bit concerned because I did a sputum test and it came back negative for TB bacteria. Also, I have no TB symptoms and the last time I h...

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The X-ray result indicates a past, likely healed, tuberculosis (TB) infection in your right lung, with "undetermined activity" suggesting no current active infection, which is supported by your negative sputum test and lack of symptoms.

Question 6

I'm having this chest pain on the left side about 30 to 40 minutes after falling asleep, and it even comes with a bit of sweating. Once it starts, I can't find a comfortable position to sleep in without it hurting, so I've been sleeping in an easy ch...

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It sounds like you're experiencing discomfort that could be related to a few different factors, including your cholesterol and medications. Since the pain is persistent and affects your sleep, it's important to follow up with your doctor to rule out any heart-related issues and ensure the medications are working well for you. If the pain persists, consider an evaluation for possible musculoskeletal causes or other conditions that might be contributing.

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