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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineHey, I'm reaching out about my niece who's 13. She...
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  • 29 Years
  • 07/02/2025

Hey, I'm reaching out about my niece who's 13. She was diagnosed with typhoid in November, and they've been giving her really strong meds for that, along with malaria and dengue because she had a fever back then too. Now they've found out she has TB, and I'm desperately searching for a good TB doctor for her. She's gotten so weak she can't even swallow the meds now, and it's really hard to see her like this. Can you help?

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Dr. Dr Mubarak Parveez B

Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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consult a pediatrician or a pulmonologist

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