Question 1

I'm trying to find out which foods are really bad for bronchial asthma. Are there specific things I should avoid eating to help manage it better?

Accepted Answer

avoid cold water and spicy foods

Question 2

I'm experiencing some pain near my ribs when I breathe in and I also feel short of breath after climbing stairs. I went to a cardiologist and all the tests came back normal, so they recommended I see an orthopaedist. Should I go to a pulmonologist in...

Accepted Answer

consult a pulmonologist

Question 3

I'm trying to understand my recent x-ray results which mentioned 'right apical PTB of undetermined activity.' I'm a bit concerned because I did a sputum test and it came back negative for TB bacteria. Also, I have no TB symptoms and the last time I h...

Accepted Answer

The X-ray result indicates a past, likely healed, tuberculosis (TB) infection in your right lung, with "undetermined activity" suggesting no current active infection, which is supported by your negative sputum test and lack of symptoms.

Question 4

I've had two CT scans within a four-month period during the COVID and post-COVID phase. I'm really worried about whether this could cause any issues or harm later on in my life.

Accepted Answer

ct has sideeffects due to radiation , but do it to avoid further complication of covid

Question 5

What does "small peripheral fibrotic in the right middle lobe" mean on a lung CT scan if everything else seems normal? Should I be worried about it? Can you explain what it might indicate or any further action I should consider?

Accepted Answer

Probable diagnosis is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis .Oxygen therapy,smoking cessation, tab perfenidone 100 mg twice daily ,orally is advised to the patient. Terminally ill patients may require lung transplant.

Question 6

I'm really concerned about my uncle who is 60 years old. He's been having mild fever on and off and he's also lost some weight recently. I know he has a history of smoking, which worries me more. We got an AFB test, and it came back negative for TB, ...

Accepted Answer

yes , consult pulmonologist

I'm trying to find out which foods are really bad for bronchial asthma. Are there specific things I should avoid eating to help manage it better?

I'm trying to find out which foods are really bad for bronchial asthma. Are there specific things I should avoid eating to help manage it better?

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I'm experiencing some pain near my ribs when I breathe in and I also feel short of breath after climbing stairs. I went to a cardiologist and all the tests came back normal, so they recommended I see an orthopaedist. Should I go to a pulmonologist in...

I'm trying to understand my recent x-ray results which mentioned 'right apical PTB of undetermined activity.' I'm a bit concerned because I did a sputum test and it came back negative for TB bacteria. Also, I have no TB symptoms and the last time I h...

I've had two CT scans within a four-month period during the COVID and post-COVID phase. I'm really worried about whether this could cause any issues or harm later on in my life.

What does "small peripheral fibrotic in the right middle lobe" mean on a lung CT scan if everything else seems normal? Should I be worried about it? Can you explain what it might indicate or any further action I should consider?

I'm really concerned about my uncle who is 60 years old. He's been having mild fever on and off and he's also lost some weight recently. I know he has a history of smoking, which worries me more. We got an AFB test, and it came back negative for TB, ...

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