Question 1

I'm really concerned because I've been smoking cigarettes for over 5 years now, and I've started having problems with a persistent cough and phlegm. I'm wondering if there's anything I could do to help with these issues besides quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

do chest xray and pulmonary function test

Question 2

I've just had a spirometry test done, and the results are a bit confusing because there's no interpretation provided in the report. Plus, the reference ranges are different from what I've seen in my previous reports. I'm a bit worried and wondering i...

Accepted Answer

normal

Question 3

I'm having some pain on the left side of my chest, it feels like a pinching sensation. Yesterday it got really bad, to the point where I couldn't breathe properly and felt really uneasy, almost like I was going to die. It seemed to get a bit better a...

Accepted Answer

gastritis take oantop 40mg

Question 4

I'm really worried about my parents' health. My father, who's 71, has a CT value of 18 and is a heart patient. My mother is 70, her CT value is 6, and she's diabetic. Should I be concerned about their condition? Would appreciate any advice you can give!

Accepted Answer

since your father's ct value is high , there's a need to worry

Question 5

I was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis 6 years ago and took ATT for 6 months but then I stopped. I'm not sure if the TB is completely gone. How can I check if I'm in the clear now?

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised ecg,sputum for AFB,microscopy and chest x-ray pa view.

Question 6

I'm really worried about my dad. He's been a welder for years, and lately, he's been dealing with a cough and black phlegm for about two weeks now. We got him tested for COVID and it's negative, thank goodness, but I'm starting to wonder if these sym...

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised chest x-ray pa view and sputum for AFB bacilli and microscopy tests.

I'm really concerned because I've been smoking cigarettes for over 5 years now, and I've started having problems with a persistent cough and phlegm. I'm wondering if there's anything I could do to help with these issues besides quitting smoking?

I'm really concerned because I've been smoking cigarettes for over 5 years now, and I've started having problems with a persistent cough and phlegm. I'm wondering if there's anything I could do to help with these issues besides quitting smoking?

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