Question 1

I've had this cough with mucus for almost a month now, and it's really starting to worry me. The doctors say it's allergic bronchitis, and my x-ray showed something, but even with the medication, I feel like I'm only getting partial relief. I still hear this wheezing sound in my chest that makes it hard to breathe. They just prescribed me an inhaler, Seroflo 250, for emergencies, but I'm not really satisfied with how things are going, especially since its been dragging on for so long. Plus, after taking Augmentin, I feel a kind of stabbing pain in the middle of my right lung and a slight pain in my right kidneynot too bad, but its there. They suggested checking for COVID, but when I called the helpline, they said I didnt have the symptoms. I'm honestly super confused about what to do next. Im willing to continue treatment but just need some answers about what's really going on. What should be my next steps?

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised sputum for AFB and microscopy.

Question 2

My son has been suffering from fever and a persistent cough for the last year. I've consulted many hospitals, but there's been no improvement in his health. The fever returns every ten days, and the cough is a constant issue. What could be causing this, and what should we do?

Accepted Answer

That could be TB infection,needs close examination,Visit your doctor for evaluation and appropriate management

Question 3

I'm 21 and have muscular dystrophy. On November 21st, I ended up without oxygen and now it's been 41 days since I've had a tracheostomy. I can breathe without a ventilator at this point. How long before they can take out my tracheostomy?

Accepted Answer

high chances but not always can

I'm really curious about the results of my chest X-ray. The doctor mentioned something about increased bronchovascular markings. Can you tell me what that actually means? Is it something I should be worried about, or is it pretty normal?

Prominent bronchovascular markings is suggestive of asthma,pneumonia,heart failure or pleural effusion etc.

More Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine Health Queries

My son has been suffering from fever and a persistent cough for the last year. I've consulted many hospitals, but there's been no improvement in his health. The fever returns every ten days, and the cough is a constant issue. What could be causing this, and what should we do?

I'm 21 and have muscular dystrophy. On November 21st, I ended up without oxygen and now it's been 41 days since I've had a tracheostomy. I can breathe without a ventilator at this point. How long before they can take out my tracheostomy?

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