Question 1

My wife has fever and weakness from last 15 days and diagnosed with TB , pleural effulent water was removed from lungs 950 ml 7 days back, all blood test reports are clear for Dengue, Malaria, typhoed, currently Dr has given Pyrazinamide, Rcinex, Combutol can i take loxof500 to treat fever and weakness for 10 days course as other general physian has advised or its only in case of non drug resistance and should be taken only if other medicines are not responding. Or should i wait for some more days with current medicines as fever goes after taking paracetamol for 6 to 8 hrs.

Yes,continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

Last updated on 08 Jan 2025

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Yes,continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

Question 2

My father tested positive for COVID-19 about a week ago. He only has a fever between 99-100C and no other symptoms. As a precaution, he had an X-ray done and the report showed 'prominent branchovascular markings bilaterally.' Hes currently quarantini...

Accepted Answer

The prominent branchovascular markings in the X-ray report suggest some mild changes in the blood vessels of the lungs, which can sometimes occur due to infections like COVID-19. Since your father is asymptomatic except for the mild fever and his diabetes is under control, its good that he's in quarantine. Monitoring his symptoms and maintaining regular blood sugar checks will be important during his recovery.

Question 3

Sir,
My father hospitalized for 30 days due to covid and in 20 days he is ICU with ventilator (NIV) Support.After diagnosis with covid 19 he is suffering with pulmonary fibrosis.The CT chest(plain) states the following:-
CT CHEST (PLAIN) TECHNIQUE : ...

Accepted Answer

Small cyst in the lleft lobe .Patient is advised pulmoologist opinion .

Question 4

I had pneumonia in 2013. Till now, I am using corticosteroid inhaler. If I stop using it, I am getting wheezing sounds in lungs and cough. My questions are:
1) After one episode of pneumonia, will the lung be always affected and cannot return to norm...

Accepted Answer

Seroflo inhaler sos is advised to the pt for wheezing.

Question 5

When I'm suffering with cough. I am shortness of breathing during nights want is the problem? ?

Accepted Answer

Seroflo rotahaler sos for breathing difficulty is advised to the patient.

Question 6

Hi! Doctor my father is feeling sudden loss of breath for a second while sleeping. What is the reason for this? And is their anything to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised pulmonary function test (PFT)and a chest x-ray .

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