• Male
• 23 Years
• 22/01/2025

Question

I'm really worried about confirming if I have tuberculosis. Can I get a TB Gold test to make sure?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 5+ Yrs

Consult Now

Yes.

Dr. Anshul Suggests...

Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Find a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

0

0

More Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine Health Queries

View all

Question

I'm having a hard time breathing and feel like I need to open my mouth every now and then just to catch a breath. It's weird because my breathing seems normal when I'm sleeping, but it's like something's blocking my throat. I don't have a fever or body aches, but my chest feels heavy and I've got this gassy feeling too. I tried holding my breath for 30 seconds and it was fine, but I still need to take deep breaths through my mouth, and even then, it doesn't feel quite right. What could be going on?

Question

I'm really worried about my dad. He's been coughing a lot more than usual, especially at night, and I'm starting to think it might be because hes been a long-time smoker. Do you think his smoking could be causing this? Hes been like this for a few days now, and Im not sure what to do. Can you help me understand if theres a connection or if theres something else going on?

Question

I'm really worried about Manoj Asthana. He's dealing with a serious lung issue and was COVID-positive about ten days ago, but thankfully, his test is negative now. However, he's still needing oxygen support, and his HRCT score is alarmingly high at 24 out of 25. I've attached his chest X-ray and HRCT report. Could you let us know what steps we should take next? We're really anxious about his condition.

Health Articles for you

View all

Seasonal affective disorder

Healthy Monsoon For Moms: Know All About It

Discussion of the importance of health during monsoon season, common health concerns of mothers, easy tips for boosting immunity, healthy eating and adequate water intake, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, hygiene and adaptation to season-friendly clothes. Adaptation to techniques of stress management and sound mental health.

respiratory-conditions

Pneumonia Causes and Treatment

Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for pneumonia. Learn how this lung infection develops, its risk factors, and the best ways to manage and prevent it.

Lung Cancer

Interstitial Lung Disease Overview and Treatment

Explore interstitial lung disease (ILD), including its causes, symptoms, and available treatment options. Learn how early diagnosis and proper management can help slow disease progression and improve quality of life.

Asthma

Asthma Attack and Anaphylaxis Differences

Learn the differences between an asthma attack and anaphylaxis, including their causes, symptoms, and emergency treatments. Understand how to recognize and respond to each condition promptly.

respiratory-conditions

Tuberculosis: Causes, Symptoms, Types, and Treatment Options

Learn about tuberculosis (TB), its causes, symptoms, types, and treatment options. Find out how TB spreads, ways to prevent it, and why early diagnosis is crucial.

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.