Question 1

I'm really worried because I've been told that my pleural effusion is due to TB. Is this type of TB something others can catch from me? Also, how long does it typically take to get better from this?

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all tuberculosis are contagious , it depends on severity of tuberculosis

Question 2

I'm a bit confused about these HRCT scans. Are an HRCT chest and HRCT lungs the same thing, or do they look for different issues? I'm trying to figure out if they cover different parts of the body or serve different purposes. Could you explain this t...

Yes.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Question 3

I'm 21 and I've noticed that my right hilar shadow is more prominent, and there are lymph nodes involved. I don't have a cough or fever, but I sometimes feel a bit breathless, which I think might be from worrying too much. Is this something serious, ...

Tab Azithromycin 500mg.orally,daily,once daily for 5 days is advised to the patient.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Tab Azithromycin 500mg.orally,daily,once daily for 5 days is advised to the patient.

Question 4

I'm dealing with a dry cough related to my respiratory system and have an allergy to dust. Every now and then, I also experience some pain in my heart. This has been going on for about three years. Could this be something serious? Should I be worried...

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Patient is advised syrup salbutomol 10 ml orally for 7 days, also sputum for AFB examination and chest xray pa view and complete blood count is advised to the patient.

Question 5

I'm experiencing shortness of breath and a tight feeling in my chest, and I've also noticed some pain in my calf muscles when I climb stairs. My heart starts beating really fast too. I've already had an echo stress test and a chest X-ray, and everyth...

Visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

Question 6

My mom was admitted to the government hospital a couple of days ago because she had a really bad cough and her oxygen level was super low, like around 80 when we got there. The doctor said its a lung infection and gave her a prescription with some me...

Continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

I'm really worried because I've been told that my pleural effusion is due to TB. Is this type of TB something others can catch from me? Also, how long does it typically take to get better from this?

I'm really worried because I've been told that my pleural effusion is due to TB. Is this type of TB something others can catch from me? Also, how long does it typically take to get better from this?

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