Question 1

My father has been diagnosed with a massive pleural effusion on both sides. I'm really worried and would love some guidance on how to go about draining the fluid. Could you please let me know what steps we should take?

Accepted Answer

consult a physician, you cannot do it at home

Question 2

Can you tell me if it's safe to get the COVID vaccine with a high IgE level due to asthma? My IgE values are at 4000, but I've never had any allergies to previous vaccines or have any food allergies. I'm just a bit concerned.

Accepted Answer

no donot take vaccine

Question 3

I've had asthma since I was a kid, and I used to be on Budecort 200 daily and Asthalin occasionally. But over time, I stopped using inhalers. Now, I find myself getting a wheezing cough maybe five or six times a year. Is it a good idea to start using...

Accepted Answer

Yes,continue same treatment as advised by the physician.Patient is advised tab levocetrizine 10 mg orally,at bedtime for 5 days .

Question 4

I'm really worried about the possibility of getting infected with MDR TB. Who's most at risk for this type of TB? Are there specific tests or investigations that can detect MDR TB early on? I'm trying to understand what causes MDR TB to develop.

Accepted Answer

theres no specifc tb which gets infected

Question 5

I'm feeling really anxious about some symptoms I've been experiencing. Lately, I've noticed I'm short of breath, especially when I'm trying to sleep. It's been accompanied by a whizzing sound, and I'm not sure what's causing it. Plus, I've realized t...

Accepted Answer

do chest xray

Question 6

Hey, I've been dealing with this cough for a while now and started taking akt3, ventidox m, and zifi cv. But I just don't seem to be getting any better. Any ideas on what's going on or anything else I should try?

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised complete blood count,ESR and C-reactive protein,review with reports.

My father has been diagnosed with a massive pleural effusion on both sides. I'm really worried and would love some guidance on how to go about draining the fluid. Could you please let me know what steps we should take?

My father has been diagnosed with a massive pleural effusion on both sides. I'm really worried and would love some guidance on how to go about draining the fluid. Could you please let me know what steps we should take?

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Can you tell me if it's safe to get the COVID vaccine with a high IgE level due to asthma? My IgE values are at 4000, but I've never had any allergies to previous vaccines or have any food allergies. I'm just a bit concerned.

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