Question 1

I've recently had a medical exam and the CT scan shows an inflamed lymph node. The tests for tuberculin skin and IGRA were positive, but Sputum smears and cultures were negative. I did have pneumonia in the left lower lobe back in 2019. Could this inflammation be from that past pneumonia, or is it latent TB? How long does treatment usually take in cases like this?

Accepted Answer

total 6 months of ATT course, 2months intensive phase and 4 months continous phase

Question 2

I'm currently undergoing TB treatment and it's been around four months, but I've noticed some blood in my early morning cough sputum again. It's been worrying me, and I'm unsure if this is normal or something to be concerned about. What should I do f...

Accepted Answer

go for chest x ray

Question 3

I'm having real trouble with breathing, a sharp pain in my chest, and I've lost my appetite. I was told it might be gastritis, but honestly, I don't think that's it because the meds aren't helping at all. Could it be something else? What should I do?

Accepted Answer

take pantop 40mg

Question 4

I've been using nasal drops for around 10 years now because I can't seem to breathe through my nose properly. I'm starting to worry if this is really bad for me. Should I be concerned about how long Ive been using them? Is there anything else I can d...

Accepted Answer

start steam inhalation

Question 5

I'm worried about having been on montek lc for my asthma for the past 5 years. Is it safe to use it for so long, and what steps can I take to stop relying on it?

Accepted Answer

as its been 5 years better to switch to other drugs like fexofenidine etc., ask your dotor for the same

Question 6

I'm having a hard time with this persistent mucus in my throat, and it's not getting better even after I've tried steaming and gargling. I'm currently using Seroflow 500, but it doesn't seem to be helping. Any advice on what else I can do? It's reall...

Accepted Answer

take tablet mucinac for 5 days, twice a day

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