Question 1

I've been dealing with chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and lately, I've noticed some changes. My oxygen level sticks around 96-98, which is pretty normal for me, but a month ago, I got hit with COVID. During that time, I was mostly coughing with phlegm and felt really tired, but not much else. Now that I've recovered from COVID, I'm still feeling really worn out. I'm having a dry cough about 6-7 times a day, which never happened to me before, and my chest hurts a bit when I yawn. Plus, I've started feeling a bit of difficulty in breathing that lasts for 3-5 seconds. I used to be perfectly fine before all this. Any idea what's going on?

Accepted Answer

Do chest x ray and review for further and aslo start regular exercises

Question 2

I've been told that I breathe heavily while I'm sleeping, and it seems like my oxygen levels and pulse rate drop during those times. Specifically, my oxygen saturation goes from 99 to 91, and my pulse rate drops from 88 to 68. Eventually, they both go back to normal, which is 88 for my pulse and 99 for oxygen saturation. This pattern happens multiple times throughout the night. Could you help me understand what might be going on with these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Probable diagnosis is obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 3

I'm really concerned about tuberculosis and I've heard about the sputum test for AFB and the Gram stain, but are there other tests that I should be aware of? I'm just wondering if these are enough to accurately detect TB or if there are more tests that could give a clearer picture.

Accepted Answer

yes they are enough ,for confirmation do CBNAAT

I'm really concerned about the results of my chest X-ray. It mentioned mild peri hilar increased bronchovascular markings on both lungs. Should I be worried about this? How serious could it be?

if you are a smoker , then there might be these findings. if you are facing any breathing issues then consult a pulmonologist

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I'm really concerned about tuberculosis and I've heard about the sputum test for AFB and the Gram stain, but are there other tests that I should be aware of? I'm just wondering if these are enough to accurately detect TB or if there are more tests that could give a clearer picture.

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