Question 1

I'm really struggling with my smoking habit and I'm desperately looking to quit. My willpower seems pretty weak, which makes it even harder. I smoke around 79 cigarettes a day and have been doing this for the past 89 years. Can you suggest any effective ways for me to finally quit smoking?

Accepted Answer

To increase your motivation to quit smoking and get rid of cigarettes, you must:

Be convinced of the many downsides of smoking;,,
Identify the benefits TO YOU of living without cigarettes;,,
Know that the benefits and aid you get from cigarettes can be obtained in other ways;,,and
Understand that the problems of quitting are temporary, but the benefits will last for a lifetime..
they are nicotine chewing gums availbale over the counter in medical stores , which can be used to avoid cravings, spend more time with people who dont smoke. avoid drinking which is also a trigger. all the best.

Question 2

I've started treatment for tuberculosis after being diagnosed with a high lung infection and I've been on medication for 18 days now. Most of my symptoms like weight loss, fever, and night sweats have really improved, but I'm still testing a 4 on the TB sputum smear test. I'm worrieddoes this mean the medicine isn't working for me?

Accepted Answer

Continue ATT as advised by the pulmonologist.

Question 3

I first had a fever on the 10th of October, but now it's just a persistent cough. I tested positive for COVID-19 on the 23rd. The fever's gone but I'm stuck with this cough. I'm currently taking doxycycline, Montelukast, LC Mucinac 600, Pantoprazole, Zincovit, and Limcee. I'm feeling better today, but should I be worried about any complications from the virus? And any thoughts on how long this might last?

Accepted Answer

14 days time is required for complete recovery and to be free from infection.

I've been dealing with a chest infection for about 5 months now, and I still have this cough in my throat. Is that normal or should I be worried? What could be causing this to last so long?

Patient is advised tab augmentin 625 mg ,orally, thrice daily for 7 days, tab levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime for 5 days and syrup salbutamol 10 ml thrice dailly for 7 days .

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I'm really struggling with my smoking habit and I'm desperately looking to quit. My willpower seems pretty weak, which makes it even harder. I smoke around 79 cigarettes a day and have been doing this for the past 89 years. Can you suggest any effective ways for me to finally quit smoking?

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