Question 1

Hey, so I've been having this recurring issue with a cough ever since I had a chest infection back in August 2019. The doctors initially gave me some antibiotics, Augmentin, for 5 days but my cough didn't go away completely. After that, I was on monocef and dexona injections for another 5 days, which did help.

But ever since then, my cough keeps coming back sometimes. It's weird because it happens in the morning or just randomly without any trigger, and I'm super careful about avoiding chilled stuff. I had some tests done, and while my CBC was fine, my lymphocytes were a bit high, and my IgE levels were elevated too. Based on this, the doctor suggested it might be allergies and prescribed montelukast and levocetirizine. My x-ray and PFT were fine too.

Even after the medication, the cough shows up without warning and then disappears on its own. It's really frustrating, and I'm wondering if there's something more I should be doing to deal with this cough and maybe even bring down the IgE levels. Any advice would be really appreciated.

Accepted Answer

avoid allergens, drink warm water

Question 2

I'm really worried about what could happen if pneumonia isn't treated in a young adult. Can this lead to any serious complications? Is it possible for it to become life-threatening if left unchecked?

Accepted Answer

complications like lung damage, might lead to sepsis of whole body amd finally death can occur

Question 3

I'm curious about monitoring my lung capacity weekly with a peak flow meter. It consistently shows 350 to 400 LM, which stays within the green zone, and although I feel okay, I'm wondering if that's sufficient to keep track of my lung health. Since being diagnosed with bronchitis, I've become increasingly concerned about my lungs, especially because of the thick phlegm. Should I be doing more than just the peak flow meter, like maybe a pulmonary function test, to get a clearer picture of my lung function? Id appreciate some advice on this.

Accepted Answer

do pulmonary function test once ,no need to repeat every week

How is TB prevented?

BCG Vaccination (new born to yr ), hygenic practices like covering mouth while coughing and sneezing. Early diagnosis and treatment of TB infectious cases to stop transmission .

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