Question 1

I'm really worried about my dad who's 67 and lives in Haryana. It's super cold there, and every year he ends up with a wet cough. We saw a pulmonologist about two years ago who said to use Brozedex, Budecort Respules, and there was another medication which I'm not sure if it's Levolin or Duolin. But his doctor is currently out of town, and were having trouble reaching him. My dad used to smoke but quit in 2004 before his CABG. Could you help me figure out what the third medication might be?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like your father may be experiencing recurring respiratory issues due to the cold, especially given his smoking history and past CABG. The medications prescribed, such as **Brozedex** (a combination of bronchodilator and steroid), **Budecort Respule** (a steroid), and either **Levolin** or **Duolin** (bronchodilators), are commonly used to manage symptoms like wet cough and breathing difficulties. It would be advisable to continue these medications as prescribed but consult with another pulmonologist if symptoms worsen or if you're unsure about the third medication.

Question 2

I'm really concerned about the results of my chest X-ray. It mentioned mild peri hilar increased bronchovascular markings on both lungs. Should I be worried about this? How serious could it be?

Accepted Answer

if you are a smoker , then there might be these findings. if you are facing any breathing issues then consult a pulmonologist

Question 3

I've been dealing with a lingering cough thats been sticking around for a while. Lately, I've noticed I'm coughing up blood, which has me pretty worried. I did a sputum test for AFB and it came back negative, and I was prescribed some antibiotics. While the coughing up blood has decreased, it hasn't disappeared completely. What are some steps I can take to completely get rid of this blood in my sputum and the cough?

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised complete blood count,esr,C-reactive protein and chest x-ray pa view.

I've been having a fever, sweet-tasting sputum, and some bowel issues lately. I'm currently taking medication for tuberculosis every day and haven't had any side effects, but now these symptoms have cropped up over the past week. Can you help me understand what's going on?

Nothing to worry these are the side-effects of of ATT medications. Patient is advised tab.ciplox tz orally ,twice daily for 5 days ,tab paracetamol orally for 5 days ,tab pan d orally ,before food for days .

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