- Male
- 42 Years
- 29/01/2025
I've been fine during the day, but once night hits, I start coughing, and the mucus is white. Plus, there's this whistling sound when I'm breathing. What could be causing this, and should I be worried?
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yes you are tuberculosis positive
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I'm really concerned about my friend who had TB, and he finished his treatment back in February 2017. But just this February 2018, he got a chest x-ray, and it showed some issues. We have the x-ray report, but we're not sure what it means or what to do next. Could you help us understand the report and suggest any treatments?
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