- Male
- 24 Years
- 22/01/2025
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?
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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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Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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I've been noticing that I'm coughing up black mucus in the mornings, and I'm really concerned. I don't smoke or use any tobacco products, so I'm not sure what's going on. It's been happening for about a week now. Could you help me figure out what's causing this?
Coughing up black mucus in the morning, without smoking or tobacco use, can be concerning. Possible causes include: _Environmental factors_: + Air pollution exposure + Dust or particulate matter inhalation _Infections_: + Bronchitis + Pneumonia _Other conditions_: + Fungal infections (e.g., aspergillosis) + Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Consult a doctor, preferably a pulmonologist or primary care physician, for a proper evaluation. They may recommend: _Physical examination_ _Chest X-ray or CT scan_ _Blood tests_ _Sputum analysis_ In the meantime: _Stay hydrated_ _Use a humidifier_ _Avoid exposure to pollutants_
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