Question 1

Ive been dealing with a really bad cough for the last three months and it's starting to worry me. I just got a chest x-ray and Im trying to understand what it means. Can you explain what "BL prominent vascular markings noted" means in simple terms? I'm really curious if this is something I should be concerned about.

That could be bronchitis,take adequate rest and consume balanced diet,visit physician for appropriate management

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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That could be bronchitis,take adequate rest and consume balanced diet,visit physician for appropriate management

Question 2

Can you let me know what foods a 15-year-old with TB should avoid? I'd really like to know what would help him get better and improve his health.

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Spicy food ,junk foods,deep fried foods,refined products,sugar ,red meat should be consumed in a limited quantity.etc these foods are to be avoided in TB patient. Also citrous foods,butter,ghee,yoghurtalmonds, dried fruits are advised to the patient.

Question 3

I'm really worried about my wife. She had an asthma attack earlier and her usual 2 puffs of salbutamol didnt help. It got worse and she ended up taking 10 puffs in 5 minutes, which seemed to work. How often can she safely repeat that in a 12-hour period?

Yes,continue same treatment.Ecg and x-ray chest pa view is advised to the patient.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Yes,continue same treatment.Ecg and x-ray chest pa view is advised to the patient.

Question 4

I'm trying to understand the difference between DOTS and ATT. Are these two distinct methods for treating extrapulmonary tuberculosis? I've heard a bit about them, but I'm not sure how they differ or which might be more suitable. Could you help clari...

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DOTS is directly obseved therapy shortcourse,ATT is anti tubercular therapy.DOTS is free of cost,has fewer side-effects,and used for severe tb treatment. ATT has treatment failure and relapse and has increased side -effects compared to dots.

Question 5

I'm really concerned because a friend of mine has been diagnosed with abdomen TB. I wanted to ask if this type of TB can spread through coughing or sneezing, or if it's not infectious like that. Is it safe for us to talk without wearing masks?

Patient is advised ATT for abdominal tb.Continue same treatment for 6-8 months.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Patient is advised ATT for abdominal tb.Continue same treatment for 6-8 months.

Question 6

I'm having trouble with my breathing lately, and there's this constant humming noise when I'm sleeping. I've also been dealing with a prolonged cough, and sometimes it feels like there's a sizzling sensation throughout my body. What could be going on...

it might be due to asthma, start steam inhalation

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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it might be due to asthma, start steam inhalation

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Can you let me know what foods a 15-year-old with TB should avoid? I'd really like to know what would help him get better and improve his health.

I'm really worried about my wife. She had an asthma attack earlier and her usual 2 puffs of salbutamol didnt help. It got worse and she ended up taking 10 puffs in 5 minutes, which seemed to work. How often can she safely repeat that in a 12-hour period?

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