Question 1

I'm confused about my test results. My chest x-ray came back showing PTB, but then I had a sputum test, and that was negative. Is it possible for these results to not match, and what could this mean for my health?

Accepted Answer

yesit is possible

Question 2

I've been getting a lung infection every year, and it usually starts with a sore throat. A doctor suggested that I get the influenza vaccine. I'm a bit worried about any potential side effects. Can you give me some insight on that? Also, do you know ...

Accepted Answer

Yes ,continue flu vaccination every year .Side-effects include fever,pain at the site of injection ,rash,swelling ,headache and allergic reactions.

Question 3

I'm really curious about whether or not hookah is harmful. I've tried it seven times, and I want to know if it's bad for me so I can stop if needed. Could someone explain if there's potential harm involved?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is harmful .Patient is advised cessation.

Question 4

I'm experiencing this weird vibration-like sensation in the upper left side of my chest that's been going on for a couple of days. Initially, I thought it was just acidity, but its been almost 45 days now. Any idea whats causing this and how I can fi...

Accepted Answer

Ecg and x-ray chest pa view is advised to the patient.

Question 5

I'm dealing with allergic bronchitis and allergic rhinitis for a while now, and I'm taking Ab Phylline SR 200 and Symbicort. I just got my blood test results back, and my ESR is at 24, which seems a bit high, and my lymphocytes are at 43.8, above the...

Accepted Answer

Continue symbicort inhaler sos for breathing difficulty.Rest continue all the medications.

Question 6

I've been noticing some wheezing in my lower back chest whenever I take a long breath or even when I breathe normally. Is this something I should be worried about? What could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

A chest x-ray and lung function tests is advised to the patient.

I'm confused about my test results. My chest x-ray came back showing PTB, but then I had a sputum test, and that was negative. Is it possible for these results to not match, and what could this mean for my health?

I'm confused about my test results. My chest x-ray came back showing PTB, but then I had a sputum test, and that was negative. Is it possible for these results to not match, and what could this mean for my health?

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I've been getting a lung infection every year, and it usually starts with a sore throat. A doctor suggested that I get the influenza vaccine. I'm a bit worried about any potential side effects. Can you give me some insight on that? Also, do you know ...

I'm really curious about whether or not hookah is harmful. I've tried it seven times, and I want to know if it's bad for me so I can stop if needed. Could someone explain if there's potential harm involved?

I'm experiencing this weird vibration-like sensation in the upper left side of my chest that's been going on for a couple of days. Initially, I thought it was just acidity, but its been almost 45 days now. Any idea whats causing this and how I can fi...

I'm dealing with allergic bronchitis and allergic rhinitis for a while now, and I'm taking Ab Phylline SR 200 and Symbicort. I just got my blood test results back, and my ESR is at 24, which seems a bit high, and my lymphocytes are at 43.8, above the...

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