Question 1

I'm really struggling here with this chest congestion, dry cough, and throat pain that's been going on for about four days now. I've tried all sorts of medicines for cold and cough, but nothing seems to work. Also, I'm dealing with asthma, and it's making things even more concerning. What should I do? Any advice?

Accepted Answer

drink hot water .take one course of antibiotics

Question 2

I'm really worried because someone I know has been a COVID patient since April 8th. We retested after 17 days, and its still positive. The CT scan shows a CORADS6 and a severity score of 6 out of 25, with findings like patchy areas of ground glass, septal thickening, and vascular issues suggesting viral pneumonia. I'm not sure what steps to take next or which medicines should be considered. Can you help?

Accepted Answer

antiviral medications tab ritonavir , oxygen saturation symptomatic management

Question 3

I'm a bit worried because I was diagnosed with pulmonary TB about two months ago and was put on akt 4 treatment. After staying on the meds for two months, my latest AFB test came back negative and my X-ray looks good, so that's a relief. But here's what's bothering me: I occasionally feel kind of feverish like my body feels warm, but when I check my temperature with a thermometer, there's no fever. Is this something normal after being on TB treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes episodes of fever are common during the treatment, continue the treatment for a minimum period of 6 months and eat healthy.

I'm really worried about my friend's situation. She has a high ESR, but it's been consistently at 92. The doctor at Apollo said she has TB, but her ESR hasn't changed. Can you help me understand what's going on with her?

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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