Question 1

I'm struggling with recurrent tuberculosis, and theyve been giving me streptomycin injections. The pain in my hips where they do the injections is pretty bad. Do you have any suggestions on how I might ease that pain?

Accepted Answer

For the pain at the injection site, you can take acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500mg every 6 hours as needed for pain relief. Additionally, you can apply a cold compress to the area to reduce inflammation and pain. Make sure to consult with your healthcare provider before taking any medication to ensure it is safe for you.

Question 2

I'm really worried about my little one and wanted to ask if there are any signs of lung damage in infants from aspiration that I should be looking out for? Do these signs always lead to pneumonia, or can they happen without any noticeable chest issue...

Accepted Answer

rapid breathing, chest retraction these are signs

Question 3

I'm dealing with a really bad cough and wheezing, and even though I'm using an inhaler, it's just not helping. What should I do now?

Accepted Answer

That looks like Lower Respiratory tract infection,get a chest xray done and visit Pulmonologist for appropriate management, consume balanced diet and maintain healthy lifestyle

Question 4

I'm a bit worried after my recent chest x-ray which showed prominent bronchovascular markings. I've been dealing with allergic bronchitis and I'm wondering if that's the reason behind these markings. Is this something I should be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

Prominent bronchovascular markings on a chest X-ray can be seen in various conditions, including allergic bronchitis, asthma, and chronic bronchitis; in your case, allergic bronchitis is a likely contributor, but it's essential to follow up with your doctor to monitor symptoms and adjust treatment as needed, and to rule out other potential causes

Question 5

I've been feeling really uncomfortable lately with a sort of suffocation and this weird tingling in my hands and feet for about a month. I did a pulmonary function test, and it came out normal. I'm wondering if it would be okay to use an inhaler to h...

Accepted Answer

anxiety or stress issue

Question 6

I'm dealing with severe cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath, and I have to keep taking duolin and budecort respules, but they only seem to work for about 4 hours before the symptoms start again. What should I do or try to get longer relief?

Accepted Answer

Duolin respules every 6th hourly and budesonide every 12th hourly is advised to the patient.

I'm struggling with recurrent tuberculosis, and theyve been giving me streptomycin injections. The pain in my hips where they do the injections is pretty bad. Do you have any suggestions on how I might ease that pain?

I'm struggling with recurrent tuberculosis, and theyve been giving me streptomycin injections. The pain in my hips where they do the injections is pretty bad. Do you have any suggestions on how I might ease that pain?

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I'm really worried about my little one and wanted to ask if there are any signs of lung damage in infants from aspiration that I should be looking out for? Do these signs always lead to pneumonia, or can they happen without any noticeable chest issue...

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