My mom's been on TB treatment since May 12, 2020, and I'm worried because she's not gaining weight. She's only at 31.80 kg right now, but she used to be around 39 to 40 kg before she got sick. It's been over a year since she started her treatment, so I'm wondering why her weight hasnt gone back up.

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inadequate nutrition and side effects of medication like loss of appetite, monitor her progress

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I'm really concerned about my momshe's 64 and dealing with CKD stage 2. We've just found out she has post-COVID fibrosis. Is there any way to cure or reverse it? And are there specific anti-fibrotic meds she can eat? What kind of symptoms should we be on the lookout for? Please let me know.

yes it can be cured. there will be symptoms like breathlessness cough

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I'm a 55-year-old woman and my SPO2 level is usually above 95, but I've been having these on-and-off episodes of breathlessness. It's a bit unsettling. I even got a chest X-ray, and it came back normal. Should I be concerned about this?

pantop 40g for 3 days

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Salbutamol inhaler and budesonide 200 sos is advised for breathing difficulty.

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