Chronic Bronchiectasis Treatment

Health Q&A
Use of ORS POWDER During cough & cold

Can we have ORS or Electral powder during Cough and Cold. If Yes then how much quantity is permissible per day in the hot Sunny day of Delhi in June

Morning Wheezing and coughing

I have been having morning wheezing and mild coughing for past 3 weeks, have a history of acid reflux and past smoker too, currently do vape but will quit soon, i have attached my xray , what could be the reason?

TB treatment timeline

Hi, I am taking TB treatment for last 7 months. Here are the details - First 5 months - Rcinex 600, combutol 1200 and Pyzna Next 2 months - Rcinex 600 and combutol 1200 I wanted to know, can I stop my treatment now? Note - I had lungs TB. Started treatment on 27th nov 2023. Got my sputum test negative. Got bronchoscopy on 3rd month and TB was negative. Thanks.

Chronic phlegm .

May I expect any advice as I have been suffering from mucus/ phlegm for long time ,please? Regards , Nasir

Breathless but normal dlco

Hi i  have Sarcoidosis stable since years. Normal dlco and pft and echo is normal. Still i feel breathless sometimes. Can breathlesness be there despite of normal pft and dlco.?

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