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

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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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I'm feeling really congested in my chest and my nose is kind of blocked right now. The doctor gave me airtec sf to inhale, montair lc, and unicontine 400 to help. Is there anything else I can do or take to get better faster?

Yes you are using the right medicine and additionally consume warm foods ,bland diet and do breathing excercises.

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I'm really worried about my mom; she's 55 and her recent CT scan showed a severity score of 13. The report mentioned something about "ground glass opacity" in her lungs, possibly suggesting viral pneumonitis. Does this mean she has a severe case of COVID?

yes need to get admitted

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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, and it's got me a bit concerned. It's been three months since he stopped the treatment. Any idea what could be causing this?

Continue ATT as advised by the pulmonologist.

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