Question 1

I'm a student nurse currently working with a patient who has category 1 pulmonary tuberculosis. Their x-ray mentioned "fibroreticular densities with cicatricial changes," and I'm not really sure what that means. Could you explain it to me? Also, what kind of breath sounds should I be listening for in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Breath sounds include crackles,wheezing and bronchial breathing . Patient is advised to continue ATT for 6 months.

Question 2

Ive been dealing with a cough and cold for a couple of weeks now, and it's been tough because I'm also having trouble breathing. I got my blood work done and found out my ESR is 30 and AEC is 480. My general practitioner suggested I take Eofil once at night for 25 days, and I've already taken it for 5 days. Im still experiencing breathing difficulties, thoughsome days are better, but others are really tough. Could you give me some advice on what I should do next?

Accepted Answer

Tab augmentin 625 mg orally thrice daily for 7 days ,rotahaler MDI sos for dyspnea is advised to the patient.

Question 3

I'm having trouble breathing through my nose and it feels like I'm not getting enough air, so I have to breathe through my mouth instead. Its especially tough when I'm sleeping, and now my chest is starting to hurt since Im always using my mouth to breathe. This reminds me of when I was young; I used to jump rope a lot, like 2000 times, and a doctor once said that caused a breathing issue for me back then. I feel like I'm going through the same thing again. What do you think might be the issue this time?

Accepted Answer

do chest xray and pulmonary function test

My wife has been dealing with a really bothersome dry cough and also struggles when shes around dust. I'm a bit worried and wondering what might be the best medicine for her dry cough, or Sukha Dhaska. Will Montair LC be effective, or should we be considering something else?

give montec lc for atleast 1 week. if it still not reduced take tablet. tusq for 5 days

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