Question 1

My dad's got post-COVID pneumonia and his oxygen saturation is bouncing around 91-92 during recovery, but sometimes it dips to 84-85. Should he be on oxygen support moving forward?

Accepted Answer

yes

Question 2

I've got a bit of a concern and would love some insight. So, around 15 years ago, I dealt with pleural effusion, but everything got sorted out with the treatment, and I haven't really had any lung issues since. Now, I've been told to take Montair for...

Accepted Answer

Montair LC (montelukast and levocetirizine) is generally safe for long-term use in managing allergic conditions and cough. Given your history of pleural effusion, it's important to monitor your lung health, but the medication typically does not have direct harmful effects on the lungs. Always follow your doctor's advice and report any unusual symptoms.

Question 3

I'm 64 and have been dealing with some wheezing and trouble breathing, so I went to see the doctor. They did an ECG, and it came back showing sinus tachycardia and a right bundle branch block. Is this something I should be worried about?

Accepted Answer

Cardiologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 4

I've been trying to make sense of something after a recent CT scan. It showed a large lymph node mass that's partially encasing some major blood vessels around my kidneys and pancreas. About two years ago, my doctor said it was linked to tuberculosis...

Accepted Answer

you start doing exercises

Question 5

I've been on tuberculosis treatment for almost 5 months now and haven't had any symptoms for over 4 months. I'm doing these LFT tests every couple of weeks like my doctor suggested, and they've always come back normal. My main concern is about the me...

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised ATT for another 1 month ,Also alcohol cessation is advised to the patient.

Question 6

So, I recently found out I have gallbladder stones and I'm going to have laparoscopic surgery soon. As part of the prep, they did some tests and my ECG came back showing Sinus Arrhythmia. I'm a bit worried and wondering if that's something I should b...

Accepted Answer

gallbladder

My dad's got post-COVID pneumonia and his oxygen saturation is bouncing around 91-92 during recovery, but sometimes it dips to 84-85. Should he be on oxygen support moving forward?

My dad's got post-COVID pneumonia and his oxygen saturation is bouncing around 91-92 during recovery, but sometimes it dips to 84-85. Should he be on oxygen support moving forward?

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