Question 1

Ive been smoking for a while now, mostly just a couple of cigarettes a day unless Im drinking, then it can go up to 6 or 7. Im starting to worry about my lungs. How can I tell if theyre still in good condition or if theres some damage? Any way to check this out?

Accepted Answer

do chest xray and pulmonary function tests

Question 2

I'm a bit concerned about my 58-year-old patient. We recently did a chest X-ray and the film was reviewed, but even though the Covid RTPCR test came back negative, I'm wondering what else might be causing the symptoms. Could there be something specif...

Accepted Answer

Tab augmentin duo 625mg ,orally ,thrice daily for 5 days advised to the patient.Also syrup salbutamol 10ml thrice daily for 7 days is advised to the patient.Steam inhalation is also advised twice

Question 3

A friend of mine's been having a bit of discomfort on the left side of her left breast, and it's kind of feeling hard in that area. Is this something we should be worried about? What's the best way for her to deal with this?

Accepted Answer

consult a near by surgeon

Question 4

My brother was dealing with tuberculosis, and he finished his medication a few months back. But now, he's having this pain in his lungs, especially when he yawns, takes deep breaths, or sneezes. This started after he completed the medication course, ...

Accepted Answer

Continue ATT as advised by the pulmonologist.

Question 5

I'm really worried because the right side of my upper chest is super tender and sore to touch. I got an MRI of my sternum and a breast ultrasound done, and both came back normal. But it's so sensitive that even a piece of paper against it feels unbea...

Accepted Answer

muscle strain , tab zerodol mr

Question 6

I've been having trouble breathing for more than two months now, especially when I laugh or talk, and it feels like I'm out of breath easily. I went through an X-ray and a cardiac check, and both seem to be normal, but I'm still not sure what's causi...

Accepted Answer

It sounds like you may be experiencing a form of anxiety or stress-related breathing difficulty, especially since both your X-ray and cardiac check are normal. It could also be related to muscle tension in the chest or diaphragm. I recommend consulting a respiratory specialist or considering breathing exercises to help manage this.

Ive been smoking for a while now, mostly just a couple of cigarettes a day unless Im drinking, then it can go up to 6 or 7. Im starting to worry about my lungs. How can I tell if theyre still in good condition or if theres some damage? Any way to check this out?

Ive been smoking for a while now, mostly just a couple of cigarettes a day unless Im drinking, then it can go up to 6 or 7. Im starting to worry about my lungs. How can I tell if theyre still in good condition or if theres some damage? Any way to check this out?

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