Question 1

After getting over COVID-19 and being in the hospital for 5 days, I'm still feeling pretty tired and sometimes I find it hard to catch my breath. Should I think about going back to the hospital, or is it better to just stick with my medication and wait it out?

Accepted Answer

,,.patient is advised tab augmentin duo  625 mg ,orally, thrice daily for 7 days, tab levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime for 5 days and syrup salbutamol 10 ml thrice dailly for 7 days .

Question 2

I'm really worried about my mom. After she had severe Covid with pneumonia, her HRCT showed ground glass opacity. We did another HRCT later and it mentioned scattered ground glass opacity and something called Koch's lesion. Now, a year later, her CT scan shows a few lung nodules, with the largest being 9mm, and the doctor is suggesting a bronchoscopy. I'm confused and scared about why this is happening. Also, she has severe OSA and uses a machine at night. Could you help me understand what's going on and why the bronchoscopy is needed?

Accepted Answer

there is still infection persisting in lung. since there's a nodule ,need to rule out other causes soo better proceed for bronchoscopy

Question 3

I'm really worried about my dad. He's been having these breathing issues for around two weeks now, and he's coughing up some whitish stuff, but he hasn't traveled anywhere recently. We did an X-ray and it seems like his heart might be a bit enlarged. Could this be what's causing his breathing trouble? Our city's in lockdown and I can't get him to see a doctor in person. No doctors seem available in our government hospitals too, so it's a real struggle. He's currently on Levo Mac 500, Dezacor 6, and Montegesic LC. What should we do?

Accepted Answer

Continue same treatment,Also continue seroflo inhaler sos for breathing difficulty.

I'm two months pregnant and have asthma, and I'm really wondering if it's safe for me to be using Levolin respule at 0.63mg?

Levolin (levosalbutamol) is generally considered safe during pregnancy when prescribed by a doctor, as it helps control asthma symptoms. However, it's important to consult your healthcare provider before using it, as they can assess your specific condit

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