Question 1

I'm really concerned because I heard in the news that having the BCG vaccine might lower the risk of getting the coronavirus. My brother is 28 and he never got any vaccines, including the BCG one, since he was born. Should I be worried about his health? Can you give me some advice on what we should do?

Accepted Answer

there is no relation between covid and bcg vaccine

Question 2

I'm really confused about how an asymptomatic COVID person can spread the virus to others. If I happen to be one of those asymptomatic cases, how would I transmit it to my family if I'm not sneezing or coughing droplets?

Accepted Answer

Yes,through droplet infection when people cough and sneez sars cov-2.

Question 3

I'm really worried about having fluid in my lungs. How serious is this condition, and do I absolutely need surgery to treat it?

Accepted Answer

For diagnostic pleural tap minimum fluid is around 20-60ml is advised to the patient.

Question 4

I'm dealing with asthma and have been using a Levolin inhaler, but Im really looking for a more permanent solution. Is there something I can try or consider that might help in managing or perhaps even curing my asthma over the long term?

Accepted Answer

Salbutamol inhaler and budesonide 200 sos is advised for breathing difficulty.

Question 5

I recently got my lab results and I'm pretty concerned because my TLC is really high at 13700, ESR is 80, and my neutrophils are also high at 80. Plus, my lymphocytes are low. The sputum gram stain shows positive cocci, but the culture report just sa...

Accepted Answer

Do CBNAAT.

Question 6

I'm 65 years old and just got my X-ray results back. Everything looked normal, but it mentioned that both hila are congested. What's that mean? Should I be concerned? I don't have any breathing problems, just a rib fracture on my 7th rib.

Accepted Answer

normal you can say no major risk of hilar

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I'm 65 years old and just got my X-ray results back. Everything looked normal, but it mentioned that both hila are congested. What's that mean? Should I be concerned? I don't have any breathing problems, just a rib fracture on my 7th rib.

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