Question 1

My mother's sputum test namely AFB culture after 3 weeks came negative but Genexpert came positive.  She has tree in bud pattern infection with one small mass lesion in ct scan.
So is this a tb or any other infection or malignancy?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 2

I had coivd last month was doing fine then but now after 15 days of recovery i started productive cough and pain while cpughing mild i got xray done and it comes with hilar lymphadenopathy,o2 99% ,bp normal,no fever,today i done cbc count report attc...

Continue same treatment for 5 days is advised to the patient.

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Continue same treatment for 5 days is advised to the patient.

Question 3

He was undergoing TB treatment for over a month and was doing better. Suddenly started getting high fever for a week and severe weakness and night sweats. Then he was given new medicines and his condition improved considerably. 
Now he has been diagn...

Accepted Answer

Tab augmentin duo 625mg ,orally ,thrice daily for 5 days advised to the patient.Also syrup salbutamol 10ml thrice daily for 7 days is advised to the patient.Steam inhalation is also advised twice daily. Post control of infection ATT is started.

Question 4

I've noticed that my nipples are puffy, but the rest of my chest feels fine. When I touch them, they squeeze, but I don't feel any pain. Is this something I should be concerned about or is it normal?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like you might be experiencing normal changes in the breast tissue, which can happen due to hormonal fluctuations, especially during pregnancy or changes in weight. As long as there's no pain or unusual lumps, it's usually nothing to worry about. However, if you're concerned or notice any changes, it's always a good idea to check with a doctor.

Question 5

Im using a nebulizer for the first time and Ive been prescribed Duolin and Budecort. Can I mix them in the nebulizer? Also, do I need to add anything like normal saline (NS) when using them together?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Duolin (Ipratropium and Salbutamol) and Budecort (Budesonide) can be mixed together in a nebulizer for administration. However, it's recommended to dilute the mixture with Normal Saline (NS) to a total volume of 4-6 mL, as undiluted solutions can be too concentrated and may cause irritation

Question 6

Whats the difference between Seroflo and Foracort inhalers? Im currently using a Foracort steroid-based inhaler, but Im thinking about switching to a Seroflo salmeterol-based inhaler. Are there any issues with making that change?

Accepted Answer

Seroflo (Salmeterol + Fluticasone) and Foracort (Formoterol + Budesonide) are both steroid-based inhalers, but they differ in their active ingredients, with Seroflo containing Salmeterol (a longer-acting bronchodilator) and Fluticasone (an inhaled corticosteroid), whereas Foracort contains Formoterol (a faster-acting bronchodilator) and Budesonide (an inhaled corticosteroid); switching from Foracort to Seroflo may require medical supervision, as it may cause changes in asthma control, and your doctor may need to adjust the dosage or monitor you for potential side effects.

My mother's sputum test namely AFB culture after 3 weeks came negative but Genexpert came positive. She has tree in bud pattern infection with one small mass lesion in ct scan. So is this a tb or any other infection or malignancy?

My mother's sputum test namely AFB culture after 3 weeks came negative but Genexpert came positive. She has tree in bud pattern infection with one small mass lesion in ct scan. So is this a tb or any other infection or malignancy?

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