My friend is currently getting treated for lung TB, and shes still having a cough. Is it okay for her to eat ice cream during this time? Could it make her symptoms worse or interfere with the treatment in any way?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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better to avoid cold substances during this treatment period to avoid further complications

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm using Rotacap Formoterol Fumarate and Fluticasone propionate powder for inhalation, specifically Formoflo 250. I wasnt very regular with my Rotacap Budecort 100. But now that I've started with Formoflo 250, it feels like I'm getting more consistent with taking my meds. Do you think this change is beneficial or should I be aware of anything else?

yes use it regularly

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I've been through quite a journey with TB since 2016, dealing with extra pulmonary TB and after a year of treatment and some surgery for fluid drainage, I thought I was in the clear. In 2019, even though I had some lymph node swelling, the tests came back negative, and my doctor said I didn't need further medication. But now, with my fianc being diagnosed with pulmonary TB last December, I'm freaking out a bit. Given my history and the close contact, should I be concerned about getting TB again?

kindly take precautions, your immunity might be weak . you might get infected once again

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I've been dealing with a dry cough for the past week and I'm starting to worry it might be because of my smoking habit. Is this kind of cough something I should be concerned about, or is it a common reaction for smokers? What should I do to ease the cough, and should I be thinking about quitting smoking entirely?

take tablet tusq for 5 days, twice a day

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