I'm really worried about my bronchitis and wondering if I should be thinking about going to the hospital for treatment. Do you think it's necessary to get admitted, or is it something that can be managed at home? It would be great to get some advice. Thank you.

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depends on severty of symptoms

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I'm 24 and have been on anti-tuberculosis meds for a while, and tomorrow is my last day of them. Been super disciplined with my meds, and luckily my tests showed no AFB after two months and my chest X-ray was clear. I'm taking R Cinex 600 and Benaadon 40, and I've been feeling alrightgood appetite, no nausea. But what's been bothering me for the past 45 days is this mild pain in my left chest, plus a dry cough that sometimes comes with phlegm. Is this something to worry about? Could it be related to COVID or is it just a normal thing that happens with TB? I'm really worried.

Normal,nothing to worry ok.

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I've noticed black mucus coming up when I cough, and it's really worrying me since I've never smoked or even drank alcohol. Do you have any idea what could be causing this? Should I be concerned or see a doctor?

Get sputum tested

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After smoking for 6 years, I've managed to quit and haven't touched a cigarette for the past 9 months. I'm really curious and a bit worried about whether the tar has cleared from my lungs by now. If it's still there, how long will it take to fully clear out? Do you think my lungs will ever be as healthy as they were before I started smoking?

yes it will become normal , it will almost take a year

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