I recently had a mantoux test done and now, 48 hours later, there's this 20mm red and swollen area where the injection was given. I'm a bit worried about what this might mean health-wise. Any insights on this?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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Thats non specific for TB infection,visit Physician for furthr approach

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm a bit worried about whether it's safe for my wife to take Asthakind DX syrup now that she's 27 weeks pregnant. Her pulmonologist included it with some other medications. Should we be concerned about any potential effects on the baby?

Yes you can take it no problem,follow your doctors advice

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I'm experiencing this pain on the backside when I take deep breaths, and it's also there, but milder, when I breathe normally. It's been going on for a while, and I'm not sure what it could mean. Should I be worried about this, or is it something that usually goes away on its own? What might be causing it?

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maybe due to covid do rtpcr test

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