I'm trying to understand the possible causes of a cavitary lung lesion and what diseases it might indicate. Can you help clarify which of these are contagious and which ones aren't? Are all lung-related diseases something I should be worried about spreading to others?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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there are many factors to effect with

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I'm really worried about how to boost my immunity since I've been diagnosed with bronchiectasis. Could you give me some advice on what foods might help me strengthen my immune system and possibly prevent more infections?

stay hydrated, take multivitamin tablets, increase consumption of papaya, apple

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My mom's been dealing with pleural effusion and has been on AKT4 for about a week, but she's been super dizzy and sleepy ever since. I'm not sure why she's feeling so drowsy, and I'm really worried. Could this be a side effect of the medicine or maybe it's not the right fit for her?

side effect of medication - medication review dosage adjustment or alternative treatment

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I'm experiencing this issue where my breathing feels low during the night, even though all my tests like PFT, echo, and TMT are normal. I live in a hilly area, and I'm wondering if that's affecting my oxygen levels at night. Could moving to a flatter area help with getting more oxygen? Is there a particular reason that might justify relocating?

due to not acclimatization

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