I'm really worried about my mom, she's 63 and has had asthma for a long while. Lately, she's been having trouble with her breathing and she's also been getting headaches. We went to the hospital and got an X-ray, ECG, and COVID test done, and thankfully, everything came back normal. But I'm still concerned and thinking of keeping her on oxygen at home for a bit because I'm afraid of the risks at the hospital. Can you tell me how to get an oxygen cylinder for home use and what precautions I should take?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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give asthma medications instead of oxygen

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I've been dealing with a cough for about two months now, and it hasn't gone away. I got an X-ray done, and everything looked fine, and my CBC results came back normal too. But this cough just won't go away. What could be causing it and what should I do next?

Syrup corex DX 10ml orally ,thrice daily for 7 days is advised to the patient.

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I'm planning a trip to the Gulf, and I just got my chest X-ray report back. It mentions something about prominent broncho vascular markings. I'm not sure what that means, and I'm concerned about whether it could cause any issues in my medical consultation or during my trip. Is this something serious? Can it be treated or managed somehow?

Prominent bronchovascular markings on a chest X-ray indicate increased visibility of the airways and blood vessels, which can be a normal finding, but may also be associated with conditions like asthma, COPD, or pulmonary hypertension; in the context of your Gulf medical, it might raise concerns, but it's unlikely to be a major issue unless accompanied by other abnormal findings or symptoms;

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I've been noticing that I'm getting white and clear sputum, and I'm a bit concerned. Is this something normal, or should I be worried? I don't have any other symptoms, but I'm not sure if this is something I should get checked out. Can you help?

it is normal only, try having hot water for drinking

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