It's been a year now on the anti-TB treatment, and I'm really hoping to understand how things are going. I've attached the chest X-ray report, and I'd love if you could take a look and let me know what it means. Do you think things are progressing well?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

General Practitioner

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2+ Yrs

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Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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My mom has allergic bronchitis, and I'm really worried about how this might impact her daily life and overall health. With proper treatment, can she expect to live a normal life? Will this condition shorten her lifespan? I hope this isn't something that's directly life-threatening.

Budesonide 200 inhaler sos for breathing difficulty is advised to the patient.

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I'm a bit concerned because the patient who's on TB medication seems to have an issue. Every time they eat an apple, their cough gets worse. Could you suggest alternative foods that might not trigger coughing like apples do?

eat pomegranate, kiwi to increase immunity

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My dad has chronic asthma and he's been feeling a lot of relief from his chest and throat congestion by taking pulmoclear twice a day. We're just wondering if it's actually safe for him to keep using it like this. We'd appreciate your advice on this.

yes it is safe during STHMA

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