I'm having a lot of trouble with a cough and breathing issues lately. It's been about a week and it's really starting to worry me. Im not sure what steps I should take or what might be causing it. Could you help me figure out what to do next?

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Dr Chandra P

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5+ Yrs

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do chest xray

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm worried about this lung nodule they found in my recent scan. If it's related to a tuberculosis infection or cancer, how much would it typically grow in just one month? And what does it mean if the nodule's size stays the same or even gets smaller after a month?

it is good if it is reducing its size, monitor the size

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I'm trying to understand my recent x-ray results which mentioned 'right apical PTB of undetermined activity.' I'm a bit concerned because I did a sputum test and it came back negative for TB bacteria. Also, I have no TB symptoms and the last time I had this disease was 14 years ago. Could this be something serious? What should I be looking out for?

The X-ray result indicates a past, likely healed, tuberculosis (TB) infection in your right lung, with "undetermined activity" suggesting no current active infection, which is supported by your negative sputum test and lack of symptoms.

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Can I get the Covid vaccine if I have mild COPD? I'm using Budetrol 200 once a day. Is it safe for me to get vaccinated?

no donot take covid vaccine

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