Ive been having chest pain for a few days now and Im really worried. I want to find out how much TB and COVID have affected my chest. Should I just get an HRCT scan to check for both or is there another specific scan I need to do?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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yes hrct is enough

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm having this cough that hits every early morning, but then it seems fine for the rest of the day. I had an X-ray and my doctor said my left lung isn't clear. Do you think I should get an HRCT scan done?

yes better do hrct

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I'm wondering why I've been needing to take deep breaths every 5 to 10 minutes over the past 5 days. My x-ray and ECG came back normal, so I'm really puzzled. It's starting to affect my ability to focus at work, though I don't seem to have any issues at night. Can you help me figure out what's going on and how to stop this?

Ecg and cardiac markers ,chest x-ray is advised to the patiet.

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It sounds like you may have asthma or an allergic airway condition triggered by cold or night-time air. I recommend consulting a pulmonologist for a proper evaluation, including spirometry. Continuing appropriate long-term treatment, like inhalers, may help prevent recurrence.

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