Question 1

My grandpa had his sputum tested last week, and both the AFB and geneexpert tests came back positive. But now, after retesting, the AFB test is negative. Can you help me understand if he really has TB or not?

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised sputum for AFB examination and chest xray pa view and complete blood count is also  advised to the patient.

Question 2

I've been dealing with wheezing for a few years now, and recently, my cough has gotten a lot worse. There are times when I really struggle to catch my breath. I've been using Levolin as prescribed, and my doctor told me to continue with it. But I'm j...

Accepted Answer

asthalin inhaler

Question 3

I've been having this sudden sharp chest pain that comes and goes in about 3 minutes. It gets worse when I breathe deeply or move around. Sometimes it just goes away on its own, but other times drinking water or taking Omeprazole 20mg seems to help. ...

Accepted Answer

Probable diagnosis is GERD .Patient is advised tab pan d,orally once daily for 14 days ,syrup sucralfate 10ml thrice daily for 14 days.Also avoid spicy and hot items is advised to the patient.

Question 4

I'm really struggling with my asthma and sinus issues. My dad has asthma too, so it seems like it's something we're both dealing with. I've been on medication prescribed by my doctor for the last 3 years, like budamate 400 nasal spray and montair 10,...

Accepted Answer

Continue all the medications as advised by the physician.

Question 5

I'm really worried about my dad. He's been having symptoms like a dry cough and shortness of breath. The doctor suggested an HRCT scan, so we got it done. Can you check the report and help us understand what's really going on with his condition?

Accepted Answer

no report provided to mention

Question 6

I'm feeling really worried because after drinking hot water all day the day before yesterday, I started having trouble breathing, especially at night, and my nose is all congested. I've already tried inhaling steam, but I'm not sure what might be cau...

Accepted Answer

gastritis and do chest x ray for continues further

My grandpa had his sputum tested last week, and both the AFB and geneexpert tests came back positive. But now, after retesting, the AFB test is negative. Can you help me understand if he really has TB or not?

My grandpa had his sputum tested last week, and both the AFB and geneexpert tests came back positive. But now, after retesting, the AFB test is negative. Can you help me understand if he really has TB or not?

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