I'm really worried about this ILD NSIP pattern in the lungs. Is it something that's curable? And how long does the treatment usually last? Can you explain it to me?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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yes it is curable. it will take almost 5-6 months for its cure

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I'm trying to understand my CT scan results. It mentions minimal bilateral apical pleural thickeningscould you help me figure out what this means? Should I be worried about it?

That could be due to post microbial infection,if you have no symptoms you can ignore it,it will resolve,if you have any visit Pulmonologist for appropriate management

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I've been on my TB meds for nearly two weeks now, and recently I've started having really bad coughing fits, especially when I'm lying down. This wasn't happening before I started the treatment. Do you have any idea what might be causing this?

take tusq for 3 days

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I'm having some breathing problems at night with shortness of breath. My doctor checked me over and recommended I take the tablet GLEMONTA and said I should take it at night. I'm wondering, is it okay if I take it before dinner instead?

take it after dinner

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