Question 1

What is the best antibiotic to treat pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

First-line antibiotics that might be selected include the macrolide antibiotics azithromycin (Zithromax) or clarithromycin (Biaxin XL); or the tetracycline known as doxycycline.

Question 2

Why does my chest feel tight?

Accepted Answer

Some medical causes for chest tightness can stem from a muscle strain, asthma, ulcers, a rib fracture, pulmonary hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Aside from a medical reason, chest tightness can be caused by an active stress response, also known as the âflight or fightâ response.

Question 3

When should I worry about upper back pain?

Accepted Answer

If pain develops suddenly and is severe, such as from an injury ( fall) and if pain and symptoms (eg, weakness) progressively worsen you should seek medical attention.

Question 4

What is the best medicine for COPD?

Accepted Answer

short-acting bronchodilator inhalers
 beta-2 agonist inhalers

Question 5

Is nebulizer good for cough?

Accepted Answer

yes it is good but especially helpful for younger age

Question 6

How is pneumonia prevented?

Accepted Answer

1) Practise a healthy lifestyle 2)Avoid smoking 3) Wear mask in crowded areas or when around sick people 4) Get vaccinated

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