Question 1

I'm really worried about my mom who just tested positive for COVID yesterday with a ct value of 16. She's been having a dry cough and had a fever a couple of days ago. Our family doctor has prescribed some medicine, and her oxygen level has been steady at 99 throughout today. Should we stick with the current meds, or is it better to see another doctor for her COVID treatment?

Accepted Answer

continue the medicine, no need to consult a doctor

Question 2

I'm a bit concerned because my husband accidentally mixed bleach with a tile cleaner while cleaning the bathroom, and it caused a really strong smell. He left the bathroom and cleaned it again after about ten minutes, but since then, he's been coughi...

Accepted Answer

Your husband's symptoms, such as cough, chest tightness, and continuous burping, are likely due to inhalation of toxic fumes from the bleach and tile cleaner mixture; while his oxygen levels are normal, it's essential to monitor his condition closely and seek medical attention immediately if symptoms worsen or if he experiences difficulty breathing, severe headache, or dizziness; consider consulting a doctor or visiting an emergency room for further evaluation and guidance.

Question 3

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 4

I'm wondering how long a fever might last when you're going through tuberculosis treatment. Is it normal to have a fever for a while, and how severe can it get? At what point should I expect the fever to stop?

Accepted Answer

Fever during tuberculosis treatment can occur, especially in the initial phase, as your body adjusts to the medication. Typically, it should subside within a few weeks of starting the treatment. If the fever persists beyond that, it's important to consult your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 5

I've been diagnosed with bronchiectasis and my doctor wants me to get some tests done, including Liver Function Test, D-DIMER Quantitative, and Prolactin. I'm a bit confused, are these tests directly connected to the bronchiectasis, or is there anoth...

Accepted Answer

yes they are related kindly proceed and do it

Question 6

I've been dealing with a sore throat, constant coughing, and a runny nose. I also ride my bike all day for my job in marketing, and I'm worried pollution or allergies might be making things worse. Any advice on what I can do to feel better?

Accepted Answer

tab cetrizine and tab sinarest

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