Question 1

I've been on TB medication for 25 days now, and even though I'm feeling better physicallymy weight loss, fever and night sweats have disappearedI just got my sputum smear test results back and it's still 4+ positive. I know it can take a while to turn negative, but I was really hoping it might have gone down to 3 or 2 by now. Is this normal? Should I be concerned that it hasn't improved yet?

Accepted Answer

it is normal

Question 2

I'm trying to make sense of my mom's test results and I'm really worried. Her sputum test for AFB culture came back negative after three weeks, but the Genexpert test showed positive. The CT scan also revealed she has a "tree in bud" pattern infectio...

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 3

I'm having trouble taking a deep breath; it feels like something's blocking the air near my throat. I saw a pulmonologist and had a PFT test, which came back normal. The doctor prescribed a deltone tablet, but after a week, there's no improvement. I'...

Accepted Answer

do regular breathing

Question 4

I've been dealing with tuberculosis for a month now and have been on medication since February 4, 2017. I quit my job to rest and recover, but I'm now considering getting back to work. Is it safe for me to go back now, or is there still a risk of spr...

Accepted Answer

normal go do work

Question 5

I'm really worried about TB treatment with AKT tabs. I've heard they're supposed to be taken for months, but is there a risk of lung damage like cavities forming during or after the treatment? Is that something I should be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

it might cause due to tuberculosis, but the medicines can cure it

Question 6

I've been having this dry cough issue but it's weird because it only kicks in at night when I'm sleeping deeply. Do you have any syrup suggestions that could help with this? Also, I've noticed a strange sound when I breathe at night. Any idea what's ...

Accepted Answer

Syrup corex DX 10ml orally ,thrice daily for 7 days is advised to the patient.

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