Question 1

I'm really concerned because I'm feeling some pain in my lungs. I recently had a chest X-ray, and it came back normal, but I still have a cough with mucus. Could this be pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

X-ray chest pa view and sputum for AFB and microscopy is advised to the patient..Patient is advised tab augmentin duo 625mg thrice daily, for 5 days, tab pan d,orally once daily for 14 days ,syrup sucralfate 10ml thrice daily for 14 days.Also avoid spicy and hot items is advised to the patient.

Question 2

I've been experiencing some chest pain and it's really hard to take a deep breath. I also have this tingling feeling on the right side of my chest, near the breast area, and it's making me feel really suffocated. What's going on with me?

Accepted Answer

Ecg and cardiac markers are advised to the patient.

Question 3

I'm currently on ATT DOTS treatment and it's been about 3 months now. Earlier today, I got a rusty cut on my wrist and I'm really considering getting a Tetanus shot. I'm just not sure if it's safe to take the Tetanus injection while I'm on these ATT ...

Accepted Answer

you can, but inform your tetanus doctor that your taking ATT

Question 4

My dad's oxygen levels are fluctuating between 94 and 97. It usually drops a bit after dinner and tends to be higher around noon. He's got asthma, so I'm wondering, would it help if he took steam and did breathing exercises like Anulom Vilom? Any sug...

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised deep breathing exercises,jogging,swimmingquit smoking,eating healthy diet,drinking plenty of water, can improve oxygen saturation.

Question 5

I'm having a hard time breathing sometimes and it's kind of worrying. I just got over Covid-19. Have noticed I feel better after burping. Could there be a connection between the shortness of breath and burping? What's happening with my body?

Accepted Answer

Probable diagnosis is GERD .Patient is advised tab pan d ,orally for 14 days and syrup sucralfate 10 ml thrice daily for 7 days .

Question 6

I've been on tuberculosis treatment for almost 5 months now and haven't had any symptoms for over 4 months. I'm doing these LFT tests every couple of weeks like my doctor suggested, and they've always come back normal. My main concern is about the me...

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised ATT for another 1 month ,Also alcohol cessation is advised to the patient.

I'm really concerned because I'm feeling some pain in my lungs. I recently had a chest X-ray, and it came back normal, but I still have a cough with mucus. Could this be pneumonia?

I'm really concerned because I'm feeling some pain in my lungs. I recently had a chest X-ray, and it came back normal, but I still have a cough with mucus. Could this be pneumonia?

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I've been experiencing some chest pain and it's really hard to take a deep breath. I also have this tingling feeling on the right side of my chest, near the breast area, and it's making me feel really suffocated. What's going on with me?

I'm currently on ATT DOTS treatment and it's been about 3 months now. Earlier today, I got a rusty cut on my wrist and I'm really considering getting a Tetanus shot. I'm just not sure if it's safe to take the Tetanus injection while I'm on these ATT ...

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