Question 1

My mom's been dealing with a dry chronic cough for years. Sometimes it gets worse, and it's kind of annoying to listen to. She's been smoking for a long time too. Are there any treatments for chronic cough? And do you know what might be causing it?

Accepted Answer

smoking is the reason for cough. try taking hot water everyday as many days as you can

Question 2

I'm really worried about a patient who's been in the ICU for the last 10 days. They're on a ventilator and not conscious, with low CO2 levels. What are some possible options or next steps in this situation?

Accepted Answer

nothing can be done now, wait for patient response

Question 3

I've been having some issues with mucous and chest congestion lately. There's this white, jelly-like, and sometimes fibrous mucous coming from my lungs, and my chest gets tight around the left lower rib or in the center. Coughing it up usually helps ...

Accepted Answer

Your symptoms suggest chronic bronchitis or a lingering respiratory infection, with the white jelly-like or fibrous mucus indicating a possible fungal or bacterial overgrowth; meanwhile, the acidity, heartburn, and flatulence may be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), so consider consulting  md medicine

Question 4

I'm really worried because I was diagnosed with pulmonary TB last October and just finished a 9-month ATT. I was in close contact with my wife the whole time. Is there a chance I could have spread it to her before or during my treatment? I'm concerne...

Accepted Answer

test your wife also for tuberculosis even without symptoms

Question 5

I'm trying to understand what the normal SpO2 level should be for a healthy person. If someone has a reading of 95 or 96, is that still considered normal, or is it lower than what it should be? I'm a bit concerned about the implications of these values.

Accepted Answer

Yes,normal nothing to worry ok.

Question 6

I've been dealing with a persistent cough for the last two months, and its been pretty rough. Every time I spit out mucus, I get this weird dizziness. On top of that, I've been experiencing some chest pain. Its starting to worry me. Could this be who...

Accepted Answer

do chest xray

My mom's been dealing with a dry chronic cough for years. Sometimes it gets worse, and it's kind of annoying to listen to. She's been smoking for a long time too. Are there any treatments for chronic cough? And do you know what might be causing it?

My mom's been dealing with a dry chronic cough for years. Sometimes it gets worse, and it's kind of annoying to listen to. She's been smoking for a long time too. Are there any treatments for chronic cough? And do you know what might be causing it?

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