Question 1

I'm really worried about my dad. He has mild pneumonia symptoms based on a recent CT scan and is experiencing some breathing issues. He's tested positive for COVID-19, and his SpO2 levels are around 93-94. We tried to get a hospital bed for him, but none are available. What should we do now? He's currently isolating at home.

Accepted Answer

Tab amoxicillin for 5 days, Tab paracetamol, tab acetylcysteine for 5 days

Question 2

I'm having some trouble with a bad cough since yesterday, and now I'm experiencing more chest pain. Today, it's even getting hard to breathe, and there's a wheezing sound when I breathe. My sputum has turned yellowish-green, and I'm breathing rapidly...

Accepted Answer

take a chest xray

Question 3

I'm a bit worried about something I noticed on my chest x-ray. It showed fibrolinear densities in the lungs, and I'm trying to understand what this means. Just a little backgroundI had TB about 10 years ago and went through the 6-month treatment for ...

Accepted Answer

Fibrolinear densities on your chest X-ray likely represent old scar tissue from your previous TB infection and treatment 10 years ago. These findings are generally not active disease but could raise questions during a pre-employment exam if not explained. Its best to clarify your history if asked, as treated TB is typically not a barrier to employment.

Question 4

My dad was diagnosed with TB a couple of weeks ago, and hes been on the medication for about 10 days now. But for the last two days, hes been coughing up a little blood mixed with sputum. What should we do about this?

Accepted Answer

Dont worry its due to activeness of the disease, will subside as you proceed with treatment, take cough suppressing syrups as of now.

Question 5

I'm experiencing this pain in a small part of my back, and it's weird because it hurts more whenever I try to take a breath. Should I be concerned about this?

Accepted Answer

take tablet zerodol for 5 days

Question 6

I'm currently going through treatment for tuberculosis and I'm taking rcinex and pyzina 1750 along with Folfit. I'm wondering if I can switch out Folfit for FDSON MP Forte since they seem to have the same composition. Am I missing something important...

Accepted Answer

Continue same treatment.

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