Question 1

I'm really getting worried because I've had this cough for three weeks now, and sometimes it comes with a fever. I already did a 5-day course of antibiotics, but it hasn't helped at all and the cough is still there. What could be going on, and should I be trying something different?

Accepted Answer

then do one chest xray

Question 2

I'm really worried about my dad. He's been dealing with ILD for the past 3 years and has to use an oxygen concentrator almost constantly. I've done a lot of reading about this disease, but I only find information on pulmonary rehabilitation and oxygen therapy. A friend recently mentioned trying homeopathic treatments and said there are medicines that could help in the long run. I'm curious to know if seeing a homeopathic doctor could be beneficial for my dad's condition. Could you provide some guidance on this?

Accepted Answer

-For ILD, conventional treatments like pulmonary rehabilitation and oxygen therapy are the mainstay, but some people explore homeopathy as an adjunct for symptom management. However, there's limited scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for lon

Question 3

I'm feeling a bit anxious about my oxygen levels. After having COVID, I've noticed they fluctuate quite a bit. For example, when I check with a pulse oximeter, it sometimes shows 92 on one finger and 97 on another. What could be causing such a difference? Is this something I should be worried about, or is it normal for oxygen levels to act like this after recovering from COVID?

Accepted Answer

Thats normal not related to COVID,just rub your finger re check it again

I've been dealing with this really low-pitched wheezing and a persistent cough for a few months now and just got a chest X-ray. What kind of tests would you suggest to really pinpoint if there's a lung issue going on?

Also patient is advised sputum for AFB ,microscopy and ecg is advised.

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I'm really getting worried because I've had this cough for three weeks now, and sometimes it comes with a fever. I already did a 5-day course of antibiotics, but it hasn't helped at all and the cough is still there. What could be going on, and should I be trying something different?

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