So, I had this maid looking after my 1.5-year-old daughter for a few months, but she got sick once, even coughed up blood. I decided to let her go right after. This happened a couple of months back. I went ahead and got some tests done, like a sputum test for tuberculosis, which came back negative. But then she mentioned her dad passed away from TB 14 years ago. She's got a couple of sisters, a mom, and a brother in the family too. We did a digital x-ray and a helical CT chest scan, and those were normal. I'm just wondering, given her symptoms and her family history, is there still a possibility she might have active tuberculosis?

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since her sputum test is negative there are least chances she has tuberculosis

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I'm a bit worried because I've been dealing with blood-tinged sputum for the past month. I've had all the checkups and even got an X-ray, but everything came back normal. I'm 23 years old and recently quit smoking about three months ago. Could you help me figure out what might be causing this and which type of doctor I should consult?

See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

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I'm 29 and have been having trouble breathing for the last four days. I'm feeling really uneasy about it and would really appreciate some advice on what might be going on.

might be due to gastritis or due to any infection, if still shortness of breath do one chest xray

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I've noticed some blood in my sputum, but I don't have any pain in my throat or chest. What could be causing this?

Coughing up blood, also known as hemoptysis, can be caused by several factors such as an infection, bronchitis, or even nasal bleeding. If there's no pain in your throat or chest, it could be due to mild irritation or inflammation in the airways. However, it's important to get it checked by a doctor to rule out any serious conditions.

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