I'm really concerned about the cigarette tar in my lungs. How long does it typically take for my body to flush it out? Are there any specific healthy diets or foods that could help speed up the process? I'm trying to make some positive changes and would appreciate any advice!

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it around takes 2-3 years for lungs to remove these tars. Advised you should stop further smoking

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I've been dealing with allergy and asthma for about 15 years now. It started with just the allergy and then asthma came along. I've been using the Budamate 200 inhaler. I'm curious if there are other treatments or lifestyle changes I should consider to manage it better. Any advice?

Continue all the medications advised by the physician.Budecort 200 inhaler sos for breathing difficulty.

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I'm really worried about my mom. She's been on the AKT4 kit for her pulmonary TB, and ever since she started the medicine, she's been feeling completely exhausted, both morning and night. She's also experiencing dizziness and itchy skin at night, which is unusual for her. These symptoms only appeared after she began her treatment. Could these be side effects from the TB medication? Should we consider adjusting her dosage? She also has high blood pressure, but no diabetes. What do you think we should do?

give her high nutritious food

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I've had a cough problem since I was a kid, especially in April and June because of dust. I'm 24 now and have tried so many medicines, but nothing seems to work. My doctor told me to use levolin and budecort, but I'm still struggling. Is there anything else you think might help me get rid of this issue? Any advice would be great.

whenever you go out wear mask . continue the inhalers given. if you have too much cough take one course of antibiotic

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