Question 1

Is it true that 90% of our lungs can get damaged just from carbon molecules without them even doing anything? I'm kind of worried about what this means for overall lung health and how we can protect ourselves from this damage. Any advice on how we can prevent this or keep our lungs in better shape?

Yes ,Carbon monoxide can cause lung damage by preventing oxygen from reaching the blood-stream.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Yes ,Carbon monoxide can cause lung damage by preventing oxygen from reaching the blood-stream.

Question 2

My mom's had these symptoms like fever, cough, cold, and just feeling off for about a week now. The first doctor's tests were kind of inconclusive about whether it was TB or not. So, they sent her to another hospital where they did a bunch of more th...

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Tab ambroxil orally once daily,for 5 days at night for 7 days  and Syrup salbutamol 10 ml orally thrice daily is advised to the patient.

Question 3

I'm having some trouble with breathing and sometimes I feel like I'm choking when I eat or drink. It's really uncomfortable and sometimes even painful. What could be causing this, and should I be worried?

do one chest xray

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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do one chest xray

Question 4

I'm really concerned about my lung health because I've been a smoker for several years. I'm wondering what kind of tests I should get to make sure everything is okay. Could you give me some advice on this?

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Chest x-ray pa view,biopsy,FNAC of the lump is advised to the patient and a surgery opinion is also advised.

Question 5

My brother was dealing with tuberculosis, and he finished his medication a few months back. But now, he's having this pain in his lungs, especially when he yawns, takes deep breaths, or sneezes. This started after he completed the medication course, ...

Continue ATT as advised by the pulmonologist.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Continue ATT as advised by the pulmonologist.

Question 6

I've been treated for TB for two months now. I've started smoking and masturbating again, and I'm worried if these habits could have any negative impact on my treatment. Should I be concerned about this affecting my recovery?

Patient is advised same treatment for another 4 months.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Patient is advised same treatment for another 4 months.

Is it true that 90% of our lungs can get damaged just from carbon molecules without them even doing anything? I'm kind of worried about what this means for overall lung health and how we can protect ourselves from this damage. Any advice on how we can prevent this or keep our lungs in better shape?

Is it true that 90% of our lungs can get damaged just from carbon molecules without them even doing anything? I'm kind of worried about what this means for overall lung health and how we can protect ourselves from this damage. Any advice on how we can prevent this or keep our lungs in better shape?

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