Question 1

I've been on tuberculosis medication for several months, and my doctor has me doing liver function tests and liver enzymes are normal. Is it alright if I have one beer a month?

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Alcohol cessation is advised to the patient.

Question 2

I'm experiencing shortness of breath at night when I'm trying to sleep, and it sometimes happens while I'm eating too. Could this be related to fluid in my lungs? What could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Yes it causes difficulty in breathing. ADvised chest x-ray and plueral fluid for ADA and culture and sensitivity.

Question 3

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...

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 4

My mom's been having some trouble with her breathing lately. There are times when she breathes with a noise. It doesn't happen all the time, but it's concerning. What could be causing this and what should we do about it?

Patient is advised x-ray chest pa view, pulmonary function tests (pft).

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Patient is advised x-ray chest pa view, pulmonary function tests (pft).

Question 5

I'm a bit anxious after getting my TB report. It says MTB not detected and RIF not detected. Could you help me understand what these results mean? Plus, there's something about Ac status P mentioned. What's that all about?

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Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

Question 6

I'm having this weird feeling of chest tightness over the past few days, and I'm experiencing shortness of breath, but there's no pain involved. A couple of days ago, I noticed pain on the left side of my chest, but that's gone now. Could you help me...

Ecg and cardiac markers are advised to the patient.

Last updated on 22 Jan 2025

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Ecg and cardiac markers are advised to the patient.

I've been on tuberculosis medication for several months, and my doctor has me doing liver function tests and liver enzymes are normal. Is it alright if I have one beer a month?

I've been on tuberculosis medication for several months, and my doctor has me doing liver function tests and liver enzymes are normal. Is it alright if I have one beer a month?

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