Question 1

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 had this disease was 14 years ago. Could this be something serious? What should I be looking out for?

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 2

I've been having this cough with sputum mostly at night and not so much during the day. There's no fever, weight loss, vomiting, or anything else like that. Should I be concerned, or is this something that might just go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

That could be due to allergy,try to identify the allergen and avoid it, visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

Question 3

Can you tell me if it's safe to get the COVID vaccine with a high IgE level due to asthma? My IgE values are at 4000, but I've never had any allergies to previous vaccines or have any food allergies. I'm just a bit concerned.

Accepted Answer

no donot take vaccine

Question 4

I'm experiencing some pain in the center of my upper back whenever I breathe, and it occasionally moves to the front. I'm just wondering if you have any idea what might be causing this? Its been a bit concerning.

Accepted Answer

take one tablet. zerodol and tablet.pantoprazole

Question 5

I've been feeling really unwell since I accidentally inhaled carbon monoxide from the stove while taking steam. I didnt realize that breathing in those fumes could be harmful, so I kept doing it three times a day for about two months. Now Im having s...

Accepted Answer

do a chest xray

Question 6

I've been experiencing shortness of breath for about 23 months now. When I talk for a while or have a conversation, I start struggling to breathe and sometimes get a pain in the middle of my chest. On occasion, I deal with a dry cough and my throat d...

Accepted Answer

spirometry, methacholine challenge test

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