Question 1

I've been dealing with congestion, a lot of phlegm, and a cough for about 10 days now. I took a COVID test right when these symptoms started, and it came back negative. I've been steaming about 6 to 7 times a day, but things aren't really getting betterthey're just staying the same. What should I do next?

Accepted Answer

That looks like Lower Respiratory tract infection,get a chest xray done and visit Pulmonologist for appropriate management, consume balanced diet and maintain healthy lifestyle

Question 2

I'm a 20-year-old guy and I've been dealing with this phlegm or mucus issue in my lungs. Its been more than a month now, and whenever I cough to spit it out, it just keeps coming back. The stuff I spit out is sticky and has some white in it. I havent...

Accepted Answer

take Tab acetylcysteine for 5 days

Question 3

Ive been having chest pain for a few days now and Im really worried. I want to find out how much TB and COVID have affected my chest. Should I just get an HRCT scan to check for both or is there another specific scan I need to do?

Accepted Answer

yes hrct is enough

Question 4

I'm experiencing frequent shortness of breath for several months now. I've always had a habit of taking deep breaths since I was a kid, but it's been feeling more uncomfortable lately. I mostly have a sedentary lifestyle because I'm working from home...

Accepted Answer

check your hemoglobin, start doing exercises

Question 5

I'm really worried about my cousin who's in the 12th grade and was just diagnosed with TB, which he was told is linked to some kind of stomach infection. I'm trying to understand, how is TB different from asthma? And is there a possibility that his T...

Accepted Answer

Tab augmentin duo 625mg ,orally ,thrice daily for 5 days advised to the patient.Also syrup salbutamol 10ml thrice daily for 7 days is advised to the patient.Steam inhalation is also advised twice daily to the patient.

Question 6

I was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis 6 years ago and took ATT for 6 months but then I stopped. I'm not sure if the TB is completely gone. How can I check if I'm in the clear now?

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised ecg,sputum for AFB,microscopy and chest x-ray pa view.

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