Lower/Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Treatment

Health Q&A
Pneumonia vaccine

I was suffered from pneumonia with Tuberculosis in last year . Strictly completed 6 months ATD and after reveiw of repeat chest xray doctor stopped the courses advised to lead normal life . While I asked my treating  doctor for Pneumonia vaccine he advised not needed as it is applicable for above 60 + age . However some doctor are advised to take vaccine and it is available for 18 to 45 age . I am getting confused what should do ??? Please advise . One more advice is needed that moderate alcohol or beer in week or occasion will be worsen after being cured from pneumonia tb. However, completely quit smoking. Please advise.

Persistent cough

Persistent dry cough for more than 3 months . Feeling better during the course of medicine nd recurring after few days . Diagnosed to be allergic rhinitis with grade 2-3 adenoid enlargement and lower respiratory tract infection with mildy prominent bronchi vascular markings. Kindly advise, what is the exact reason for this persistent cough and how long takes to recover

Can some one read the xray?

I have been experiencing symptoms of mild shortness of breath, chest tightness, cough, phlegm and some weakness. Also there is a general overall feeling of being I'll but can't really pinpoint. I've been a smoker for past 8-9 years. Had recently quit after the symptoms started to pile up. Can someone tell if there is something seriously wrong with my lungs or not? I'm freaking out.

Mucus in throat & Cant take breath fully

Last 5 days having a mucus in throat constantly and whenevr i clear throat i get the mucus .also breathing difficulty cant inhale completely. Its not in the night facing this only in day

Continuous sneezing

Due to high pollen count in Delhi NCR, i have constant sneezing and irritation. Please suggest what i need to do and is there any medication to solve it?

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Doctors
Dr. Hirennappa B. Udnur - Pulmonologist
Dr. Hirennappa B. Udnur Pulmonologist (MBBS, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD), DNB - Respiratory Diseases) 21 years experience Manipal Hospital
506 recommendations Hebbal, Bangalore INR 800
Dr. Vishwanath V Bellad - Pulmonologist
Dr. Vishwanath V Bellad Pulmonologist (MBBS, DNB - Respiratory Diseases) 30 years experience Sagar Hospitals
85 recommendations Banashankari, Bangalore INR 900
Dr. Shivaraj A L - Pulmonologist
Dr. Shivaraj A L Pulmonologist (MBBS, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD), DNB - Respiratory Diseases) 14 years experience Manipal Hospital Varthur Road (formerly Columbia Asia Hospital)
87 recommendations Whitefield, Bangalore INR 850
Dr. Srivatsa Lokeshwaran - Pulmonologist
Dr. Srivatsa Lokeshwaran Pulmonologist (MD - Pulmonary Medicine, Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, Fellowship in Respiratory Endoscopy, MBBS, Fellowship In Respiratory Endoscopy, Fellow Of American college of chest physicians (FACCP), Fellowship Training In Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine) 15 years experience Aster Whitefield Hospital
276 recommendations Whitefield, Bangalore INR 700
Dr. Vandana D.Prabhu - Pulmonologist
Dr. Vandana D.Prabhu Pulmonologist (Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD), DNB, FCCP - Pulmonary Medicine, MBBS) 26 years experience Apollo Clinic
71 recommendations HSR Layout, Bangalore INR 850