Question 1

I've been getting a lung infection every year, and it usually starts with a sore throat. A doctor suggested that I get the influenza vaccine. I'm a bit worried about any potential side effects. Can you give me some insight on that? Also, do you know where I could get it done in Dwarka, Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Yes ,continue flu vaccination every year .Side-effects include fever,pain at the site of injection ,rash,swelling ,headache and allergic reactions.

Question 2

I recently had an x-ray for a job requirement and the results mentioned minimal hazed infiltrates in the lateral aspect of my left upper lung, and fibrotic densities in the left perihilar region. They also asked for an apicolordotic chest x-ray. I ha...

Accepted Answer

Hello, based on your recent X-ray results, it seems there are some mild changes in your left lung, possibly related to previous pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). The fibrotic densities suggest healed areas from your past illness. The doctor is likely asking for an apicolordotic chest X-ray to get a clearer view of the upper lung for further assessment. It's good to monitor, but these findings don't necessarily indicate active disease.

Question 3

I've been taking the pill Septilin once a day for the past year since I got diagnosed with a respiratory allergy. I usually experience coughing, chest pressure, and a whistling sound when breathing at night. I'm also on an anxiety pill, Vetodep 20, o...

Accepted Answer

donot take covid vaccine if you are having active symptoms of allergy

Question 4

I'm a bit confused and worried because my Mantoux test showed a big reaction, 25x27mm, but my chest CT scan only suggests the possibility of tuberculosis. Ive got no symptomsno cough or fever or anything like that. Should I really start TB medication...

Accepted Answer

Continue ATT for  6 months duration is advised to the patient.

Question 5

I've been having this sharp pain in the right side of my chest, kind of around the upper chest near the ribs or maybe just below. It started yesterday morning and sometimes it feels like a stabbing sensation when I breathe. These cramps come and go a...

Accepted Answer

No need to worry, consume bland diet and take adequate rest it will heal,if its becoming worse visit Gastroenterologist for appropriate treatment.

Question 6

I'm really worried about my dad. He's been having this thick, yellow, milky mucus with a little bit of blood in it from his nose in the mornings. The rest of the day, there's no blood, just yellow-green mucus, even though it's been two weeks since he...

Accepted Answer

do chest xray

I've been getting a lung infection every year, and it usually starts with a sore throat. A doctor suggested that I get the influenza vaccine. I'm a bit worried about any potential side effects. Can you give me some insight on that? Also, do you know where I could get it done in Dwarka, Delhi?

I've been getting a lung infection every year, and it usually starts with a sore throat. A doctor suggested that I get the influenza vaccine. I'm a bit worried about any potential side effects. Can you give me some insight on that? Also, do you know where I could get it done in Dwarka, Delhi?

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