Question 1

My dad just turned 54 and he's been told he has Asthma, plus something called Pleural effusion in his left lung. We did a Mantoux test today. I'm really concerned and just curious, can pleural effusion be cured?

Accepted Answer

Yes curable.Continue ATT for 6 months .

Question 2

My mom has had this swollen node on her neck for about 4 months now. It didnt hurt or anything at first, but it started to get bigger. After running through a bunch of tests like FNAC, turns out its a TB gland. We've been on TB meds for like 3 months...

Accepted Answer

increase the dosage take it according to her weight

Question 3

I'm struggling with this chest and breast pain that's happening a lot, and it's starting to worry me. It's like a stabbing pain that doesn't stay in one spotit moves around my whole chest. It's messing with my sleep, waking me up sometimes. Even lyin...

Accepted Answer

Ecg and x-ray chest pa view is advised to the patient.

Question 4

I've been having a lingering cough, mucus, and this annoying chest pressure ever since I recovered from COVID about two months ago. It's really bothering me, and I'm not sure what to do about it. Should I see a doctor, or is there some over-the-count...

Accepted Answer

Syrup salbutamol 10 ml orally thrice daily is advised to the patient.

Question 5

I'm a bit worried about my CT scan results. It mentions a left-sided pleural effusion extending to the infra scapular region, and there's some consolidation in the lower lung. Plus, it says something about the left dome being pulled up. Can you help ...

Accepted Answer

infection , pleural fluid analysis

Question 6

I'm having some trouble with my breathing. It seems like every 5 to 10 seconds, I have to take a deep breath. I'm really wondering what could be causing this. Can you help me understand what's going on?

Accepted Answer

anxiety or stress issues

My dad just turned 54 and he's been told he has Asthma, plus something called Pleural effusion in his left lung. We did a Mantoux test today. I'm really concerned and just curious, can pleural effusion be cured?

My dad just turned 54 and he's been told he has Asthma, plus something called Pleural effusion in his left lung. We did a Mantoux test today. I'm really concerned and just curious, can pleural effusion be cured?

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