I've finished a nine-month treatment for TB. Is there a chance it might come back? What steps can I take to prevent it from happening again? Would love your advice.

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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it can come again. for prevention stay away from people who have tuberculosis, wear mask if you are going out

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been having trouble breathing from my chest lately, but I don't have any other symptoms or health issues. It feels like somethingmaybe some foodis stuck in my throat or chest, and it's making it hard for me to burp and breathe properly. Do you have any recommendations for a good medicine?

Upper GI endoscopy and x-ray chest pa view is advised to the patient.

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I'm really concerned because I've been having black-colored phlegm for about a month and a half now. I quit smoking two months ago, and I'm wondering what could be causing this. I've attached some photos for reference. Can you help me understand what's going on? I'm feeling pretty scared.

That could be fungal infection ,visit Pulmonologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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Is it really possible for lungs damaged by COVID to recover? What are the chances and how does it work? I'm really worried about long-term damage.

do regularly breathing exercises, stay hydrated

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