My brother is really struggling with MDR TB and he's having a hard time breathing. We're using all the medicines prescribed, but it doesn't seem to be enough. Is there anything immediate we can do to help him feel better?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

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5+ Yrs

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do chest x ray and review further

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