Question 1

What are the main things that can cause pleural effusion and how do exudate and transudate differ? Can you share more details on this?

Accepted Answer

heart failure, tuberculosis, liver cirrhosis

Question 2

I'm really worried about my younger brother. He's been dealing with a cough and back pain for a few weeks now. He's also having trouble breathing, and it's like it gets better for a while but then comes back. This has been going on for almost 34 week...

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised tab augmentin duo  625 mg ,orally, thrice daily for 7 days, tab levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime for 5 days and syrup salbutamol 10 ml thrice dailly for 7 days .

Question 3

I'm really worried because I've been diagnosed with what they're calling infective etiology Koch's. Is this a really serious condition? Also, is there a treatment available for it?

Accepted Answer

Koch's disease, commonly known as tuberculosis (TB), is a serious infectious disease, but it is treatable with a course of antibiotics, typically lasting 6-9 months. Early diagnosis and consistent treatment are key to a full recovery, so it's important to follow your doctor's advice closely.

Question 4

I'm experiencing shortness of breath at times and occasionally have chest pains, though it's pretty rare. I'm a bit worried about what might be causing this. Could you offer some advice or insights into what might be going on?

Accepted Answer

gastritis acc to half history

Question 5

I'm really worried about my mom. She's diabetic and has been dealing with a productive cough for the last week. We've been giving her Macpod CV 200 twice a day for five days and there has been some improvement, but I'm wondering what the best medicin...

Accepted Answer

now ask her to take hot water only. the medicine which she took is best. if it still persists then take tablet. mucinac for 5 days

Question 6

I'm a bit confused about my CT score. During my COVID infection, my CT score was 425, and now, post-COVID, it's 725. The doctor mentioned it's normal but I'm not sure what this means. I finished home quarantine 45 days ago and tested negative twice. ...

Accepted Answer

lead normal life , nothing to worry

What are the main things that can cause pleural effusion and how do exudate and transudate differ? Can you share more details on this?

What are the main things that can cause pleural effusion and how do exudate and transudate differ? Can you share more details on this?

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