Question 1

I'm really worried because I've been diagnosed with what they're calling infective etiology Koch's. Is this a really serious condition? Also, is there a treatment available for it?

Accepted Answer

Koch's disease, commonly known as tuberculosis (TB), is a serious infectious disease, but it is treatable with a course of antibiotics, typically lasting 6-9 months. Early diagnosis and consistent treatment are key to a full recovery, so it's important to follow your doctor's advice closely.

Question 2

I'm really concerned about my dad. He's 77 and has had this persistent cough for a few weeks now. He smoked for 40 years but quit back in 2017. However, he still chews tobacco. Could his history with smoking or his current use of tobacco be causing t...

Accepted Answer

tab amoxclav for 5 days

Question 3

I'm really worried about my dad; hes been in the ICU for 12 days now with this new type of pneumonia the doctors mentioned. There's still no improvement in his condition, and hes on a ventilator to support his breathing. It all started with a cough a...

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 4

I'm really worried about my mom. She's dealing with lymph nodes TB and we began her treatment about three days ago. Since then, her urine has turned red and today she even started vomiting a red color. It's freaking me out, especially because she's d...

Accepted Answer

consult a pulmonologist, its a side effect of one of your medicine, they will stop that medicine

Question 5

So, I've been having some issues with thick sputum lately, and recently I've noticed a few blood spots in it, which is a bit unsettling. I went ahead and did a sputum culture test, and it came back saying I have positive gram cocci in pairs. Could yo...

Accepted Answer

it means you are infected with bacteria ,take antibiotics

Question 6

Oxygen levels are fluctuating between 90 and 94. I'm really worried because the reports came back negative, but the CT scan shows positive for COVID-19. The hospital isn't allocating a bed. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Take Tab paracetamol , tab mucinac , tab multivitamin, put oxygen mask if level less then 92 percent

I'm really worried because I've been diagnosed with what they're calling infective etiology Koch's. Is this a really serious condition? Also, is there a treatment available for it?

I'm really worried because I've been diagnosed with what they're calling infective etiology Koch's. Is this a really serious condition? Also, is there a treatment available for it?

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