I'm really worried because I was diagnosed with pulmonary TB last October and just finished a 9-month ATT. I was in close contact with my wife the whole time. Is there a chance I could have spread it to her before or during my treatment? I'm concerned because they never did a sputum test on meI didnt have a cough or any other symptoms. My Mantoux test was positive, and a CT scan showed multiple lumps. They did an EBUS TBNA too. Right now, my wife doesnt show any symptoms, but should we be concerned?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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test your wife also for tuberculosis even without symptoms

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Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been struggling to breathe for a couple of months now. I've tried a bunch of medicines for my chest congestion and even saw an ENT specialist who got me on this nebulization thing. But now, I can't sleep or eat, and it feels like I can't do without the nebulization. Can you guide me on what to do next or where to go? I'm really worried.

consult a pulmonologist

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Please take a look at my X-ray and ultrasound reports. I've had a cough for 25 days now, with episodes of coughing so hard that I vomit, which has happened about 90 times. The coughing only happens once or twice a day, but it can go on for around 35 minutes each time. I also have mild to moderate pain in my abdomen and chest. My weight has dropped from 78 to 65 over the past three months. Initially, I was told I had malaria, but the test was positive one day and negative the next, so I'm not sure about that. What do you think could be causing the cough and vomiting?

might be lung infection, take syrup ascoril twice a day for 1 week

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I've been dealing with a cough for the past five days, and I've also got a sore throat. The cough mostly happens at night and it's super dry. None of the meds seem to be helping so far. I've also had an X-ray done could you tell me if it looks normal?

take tablet tusq for 5 days twice a day

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