My dad's dealing with this TB flare-up and he's just started his meds from the DOTS centre today. I'm a bit worried and was wondering, is it safe to give him paracetamol if he gets a fever?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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yes you can give

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really concerned about my dad who has bronchial asthma. He's on tablets and uses a respiratory spray. We're thinking about getting a dog and I'm worried if that'll affect him in any way. His condition isn't too severe and he rarely experiences heavy breathing, but his PFT test interpretation showed severe obstruction. Right now, he's using Formoflo Inhaler. Could having a dog make his condition worse?

It can trigger symptoms due their allergens

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I recently had a chest x-ray and it showed that there are prominence bronchovascular markings. I'm a bit worried about what this means. If I start taking medication, will it help cure this condition?

yes it will be cured

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I've got an oximeter at home because my grandma uses oxygen therapy, and I've noticed something about my grandpa's oxygen levels. When he's lying down or asleep, his oxygen level is usually around 92-95, mostly hovering between 93 and 94, but when he's sitting up, it goes up to 97 or 98. Is this something normal, or should I be worried? He's 70, and he doesn't have any breathing problems.

If oxygen saturation drops below 92.. oxygen is advised to the patient.Tab augmentin duo 625mg ,orally ,thrice daily for 5 days advised to the patient.Also syrup salbutamol 10ml thrice daily for 7 days is advised to the patient.Steam inhalation is also advised twice

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