I've had this cough for a week now, and despite using medicines and syrup, nothing seems to be helping. I'm starting to get worried. Why isn't it getting better? What should I do next?

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Patient is advised tab augmentin 625 mg ,orally, thrice daily for 7 days, tab levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime for 5 days and syrup salbutamol 10 ml thrice dailly for 7 days .

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I've been diagnosed with tuberculosis and need osteochondral surgery can I still go ahead with it? What's the usual process for this kind of surgery and are there any risks because of the TB?

It is generally not recommended to undergo elective osteochondral surgery while actively battling tuberculosis (TB). TB can reactivate or disseminate during and after surgery, and it can also complicate the healing process. It's crucial to defer the osteochondral surgery until the TB has been thoroughly treated and stabilized

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Can you let me know if a PFT test is safe for my mom? She's 55 and has been experiencing some breathing issues. I'm a bit concerned and could use some guidance on this.

no pulmonary function test is not risky ,kindly proceed doing it

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infection , pleural fluid analysis

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