Question 1

My mom tested positive for COVID five days ago. Right now, she only has a mild fever and feels weak. I attached her chest X-ray report. She's been taking favipiravir, ivermectin, azithral, doxycycline, zinc, and vitamin C. Should we keep going with this treatment, or think about switching to other medications?

Accepted Answer

Continue all the medications as advised by the physician..

Question 2

I'm struggling with this chest and breast pain that's happening a lot, and it's starting to worry me. It's like a stabbing pain that doesn't stay in one spotit moves around my whole chest. It's messing with my sleep, waking me up sometimes. Even lyin...

Accepted Answer

Ecg and x-ray chest pa view is advised to the patient.

Question 3

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 4

I'm planning to move to the UAE, but I'm worried about the medical clearance because of an old chest x-ray I had in 2013. Back then, it showed some congestion in the hilum and increased bronchovascular markings that were thought to be due to an infec...

Accepted Answer

Old chest X-ray findings of increased broncho-vascular markings or pneumonitis typically resolve without leaving scars if the infection was treated properly. Since you've had no breathing issues and have quit smoking, it's unlikely these would appear as scars now. A fresh X-ray and consultation with a pulmonologist should clarify this.

Question 5

I'm dealing with some stomach bloating after recovering from a stomach infection, and I'm feeling a bit concerned. Whenever I walk, especially in the evening, I notice this heaviness or mild difficulty in breathing. Plus, there's pressure and bloatin...

Accepted Answer

take tablet pantop once daily for 5 days, it will reduce bloating

Question 6

My mom's been having these fits of coughing, and it seems like nothing we're doing is helping. I can actually hear her chest wheezing when she breathes, and it's really worrying. She's not on any medication right now, but we have no idea what might b...

Accepted Answer

allergy test , pulmonary function test

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