Question 1

I'm having this nagging minor chest pain that's been going on for about 6-7 months, mostly when I'm coughing or turning from side to side in bed. It doesn't bother me when I'm just sitting or walking around. About six months back, I saw an MD, and ECG results were normal. Later, I had an ear infection and visited an ENT who found my IgE level really high and put me on antibiotics and Montelukast tablets, which I finished a couple of months ago. But the chest pain is still there. I asked my doctor for more tests, and they suggested a CT chest scan. The report mentioned small ground glass opacities. I'm kinda worried now  could this be something serious? Is my chest pain related to these findings, and what's the next step for treatment?

Accepted Answer

there might be inflammation of lungs, kindly consult a pulmonologist

Question 2

My cousin was recently told she might have tuberculosis, and we're all really worried. I've been reading up and it's just so confusing with all the tests out there to confirm it, like skin tests and blood tests. Could you help me understand what's the most reliable test for confirming TB? I want to make sure we're advocating for the right approach with her doctor.

Accepted Answer

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

Question 3

I've been on TB medication for 25 days now, and even though I'm feeling better physicallymy weight loss, fever and night sweats have disappearedI just got my sputum smear test results back and it's still 4+ positive. I know it can take a while to turn negative, but I was really hoping it might have gone down to 3 or 2 by now. Is this normal? Should I be concerned that it hasn't improved yet?

Accepted Answer

it is normal

No need to worry, when you are tested negative you are free from disease, visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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