Question 1

I've recently had a punctured and collapsed lung from a stab wound, and it's only been a week since I was discharged from the hospital. I know I shouldn't smoke since it might collapse my lung again or cause breathing issues. But I've noticed I'm coughing up a bit of blood lately. I started vaping as an alternative and am wondering if that's causing the blood in my cough. Could vaping be the reason, or is this something else I should be worried about?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 2

I've recently gotten over a bout of typhoid and had to take a lot of medication during that time. Lately, I've been experiencing a sensation I can only describe as "air hunger" or a sense of shortness of breath, as if I need to take long breaths. Can you tell me what this might be?

Accepted Answer

yes,visit your foe appropriate management

Question 3

I'm dealing with TB and have been taking DOTS medicines. I've still got a cough and sometimes find it hard to breathe. The cough seems to get worse whenever I catch a cold. I'm using the government-provided meds, and I noticed a slight improvement, but I'm wondering when the coughing will completely go away. Will it get better once the infection stops? I'm hoping to breathe more easily and be free of this cough. What should I do to help with this situation?

Accepted Answer

To alleviate your TB symptoms, continue taking your DOTS medicines as prescribed, attend regular follow-up appointments, stay hydrated, get plenty of rest, avoid close contact with others to prevent transmission, and consider wearing a mask to reduce the risk of infection; with adherence to treatment, your cough and breathing difficulties should gradually subside, and you can expect significant improvement within 2-3 months.

absolutely no, it might cause cross reaction with TB drugs. better to avoid alcohol

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I've recently gotten over a bout of typhoid and had to take a lot of medication during that time. Lately, I've been experiencing a sensation I can only describe as "air hunger" or a sense of shortness of breath, as if I need to take long breaths. Can you tell me what this might be?

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