Question 1

I've just been diagnosed with TB and I'm wondering if it's okay for me to wash my hair. Also, is being out in the sunlight something I should be worried about with TB? I could really use some advice on this.

Accepted Answer

Yes, sunlight is helpful in extrapulmonary tb only.

Question 2

I'm experiencing some chest pain and chest congestion, especially on the left side of my chest. It's been really uncomfortable and I'm not sure what's going on. Can you help me understand what's causing this and what I should do next?

Accepted Answer

take tablet zerodol for 5 days

Question 3

Hey, my father-in-law just found out he tested positive for COVID and his oxygen saturation levels are hovering around 92, 93, sometimes 94. Do you think we need to get him to the hospital right away, or is it okay to wait? I'm really worried and wou...

Accepted Answer

Yes . Once the patient is stabilized patient can be discharged.

Question 4

Could you help me understand my spirometry results? The report mentions predominant small airways obstruction, but I dont have any symptoms. I attached the report. What does this mean and should I be concerned?

Accepted Answer

if you don't have symptoms then stay fine no need to worry

Question 5

My husband finished 6 months of medication for mediastinal lymph node TB, and I've attached his reports. Originally, his node was 7cm by 3cm. During this period, he gained 9kg, and while he used to have a fever, thats gone now and his cough is a bit ...

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 6

I stopped smoking about a month and a half ago, and ever since, I've been getting this weird feeling on the left side of my chest sometimes. There's occasionally some pain that only lasts for a few minutes. Plus, I notice I sometimes get short of bre...

Accepted Answer

Probable diagnosis is GERD .Patient is advised tab pan d orally once daily,syrup sucralfate 10 ml thrice daily for 14 days. AAlso ecg and chest x-ray pa view is advised to the patient.

I've just been diagnosed with TB and I'm wondering if it's okay for me to wash my hair. Also, is being out in the sunlight something I should be worried about with TB? I could really use some advice on this.

I've just been diagnosed with TB and I'm wondering if it's okay for me to wash my hair. Also, is being out in the sunlight something I should be worried about with TB? I could really use some advice on this.

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I'm experiencing some chest pain and chest congestion, especially on the left side of my chest. It's been really uncomfortable and I'm not sure what's going on. Can you help me understand what's causing this and what I should do next?

Hey, my father-in-law just found out he tested positive for COVID and his oxygen saturation levels are hovering around 92, 93, sometimes 94. Do you think we need to get him to the hospital right away, or is it okay to wait? I'm really worried and wou...

Could you help me understand my spirometry results? The report mentions predominant small airways obstruction, but I dont have any symptoms. I attached the report. What does this mean and should I be concerned?

My husband finished 6 months of medication for mediastinal lymph node TB, and I've attached his reports. Originally, his node was 7cm by 3cm. During this period, he gained 9kg, and while he used to have a fever, thats gone now and his cough is a bit ...

I stopped smoking about a month and a half ago, and ever since, I've been getting this weird feeling on the left side of my chest sometimes. There's occasionally some pain that only lasts for a few minutes. Plus, I notice I sometimes get short of bre...

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