Question 1

I've noticed my SPO2 levels are usually around 92-94, especially after swimming, even if it's late in the evening. I have sleep apnea and I'm using the Foracort 200 inhaler twice a day. I used to have wheezing problems, but thankfully, that's not an issue anymore. Should I be worried about my oxygen levels getting worse because of sleep apnea? Is it normal for someone with this condition to have lower SPO2, and how much of a concern is this?

Accepted Answer

the SPO2 of 92 is okay. donot worry much ,if you are having any symptoms like breathlessness then contact a doctor

Question 2

I've been on TB medication for a month now and haven't noticed any side effects like vomiting or jaundice. Is it normal not to experience side effects with TB medications? Last year, when I had extrapulmonary lymph node TB, I experienced a lot of side effects and the treatment lasted over nine months. My pulmonologist confirmed it was cured, but now I've had upper abdomen pain for the last four months. An abdomen USG showed a mass lesion in the retro peritoneal region, and after a CT scan of my thorax and full abdomen, it showed collapsed lungs and abdominal adenopathy. I've started taking RHE FD tablets again, but I'm confused if it's really TB this time since I don't have any symptoms or side effects from the medication. Could it be something else? What do you suggest I do?

Accepted Answer

your body mght be adopted to those medicines, so you are not having any side efects

Question 3

I'm having a really hard time catching my breath and there's this awful heaviness to my coughs. I'm also feeling super weak, and my sinuses are acting up too. I recently had an X-ray and they said it showed bronchitis. Should I be worried? What steps should I take next?

Accepted Answer

start tablet amoxyclav for 5 days, twice a day and tablet zerodol twice a day and steam inhalation

so did your chest xray and bloood investigations reports are normal .there are many reason for spiting fresh blood most common cause is chest infections so after evaluating you properly we can come to a diagnosis

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I'm having a really hard time catching my breath and there's this awful heaviness to my coughs. I'm also feeling super weak, and my sinuses are acting up too. I recently had an X-ray and they said it showed bronchitis. Should I be worried? What steps should I take next?

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