Question 1

I'm wondering about a change in my inhaler meds recently. I've always had these bronchial issues right from when I was a kid. My doc swapped out my Levosalbutamol inhaler for a Budesonide corticosteroid inhaler. But I'm a bit nervous about using steroids because Ive heard once you start, you can't just stop. Does anyone have any advice on if this is really safe? Would really love to hear some opinions on this.

Accepted Answer

take it when symptoms exacerbated

Question 2

I've had this cough for about six months now. I've been taking Sigcet M, Azithromycin, and Ceftriaxone, and also using cough syrup. I even checked my sputum three times, and it was negative each time. I did a CBNAAT test, and that was negative too. What should I do next? I'm really worried and looking for some advice.

Accepted Answer

STDs without cure:

HIVAIDS
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Hepatitis B and C (although treatment can manage symptoms)

STDs with cure:

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis

In Mumbai, various hospitals and clinics offer STD diagnosis and treatment packages:

Apollo Hospitals: Comprehensive STD screening package (2,500 - 5,000)
Lilavati Hospital: STD diagnosis and treatment package (1,500 - 3,000)
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital: STD screening package (2,000 - 4,000)
SRL Diagnostics: STD testing package (1,000 - 2,500)

Question 3

I've been having trouble with shortness of breath and a dry cough, especially when I'm talking or laughing. I saw a doctor and was given some meds for three days: Zifi LBX, Maxtra Cold, Nelson, and Corex cough syrup. But I'm still dealing with the same issues. What should I do now? Any advice would be appreciated.

Accepted Answer

That could be due to chronic pharyngitis,visit general physician for evaluationa and appropriate management and also do salt water gargling and take luke warm water

I'm trying to make sense of a chest ultrasound report and figure out if a pleural effusion should be drained. Is there any way to tell how much fluid is too much, or any specific measurements I should be looking for? I'm really unsure about what indicates a need for drainage.

it should be done clinically

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