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Covid infection or Tuberculosis or pneum

2021-09-14 14:40:15
In the past 15days my father was having fever chills cough and cold with medicines his symptoms improved. But again he is having cough , fever , chills. Rtpcr report is negative . xray report predicts Tb , CT scan reports predicts broncho pneumonia .
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Infection with TB bacteria has been seen after COVID infection since COVID suppresses immunity. He needs detailed evaluation
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Consult a pulmonologist online

Answered2021-09-16 13:02:49

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Need to know about the comorbidities, history of smoking etc if any,cough if productive have to go for sputum Analysis and start antibiotics accordingly further evaluation is needed to come to the diagnosis and treat accordingly,as mentioned in the CT chest lymphadenopathy has to be evaluated further if needed
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consult online for further guidance

Answered2021-09-15 05:50:38

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and reports to the suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

Answered2021-09-15 05:19:06

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Need to evaluate further..Do a online consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

Answered2021-09-14 15:39:05

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You will need  to follow up with local chest physician.
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Bronchoscopic procedure are indicated.

Answered2021-09-22 03:12:14

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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

Answered2021-09-17 02:43:48

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Pl do sputum for Afb, and zene expert test.Any Co morbidities. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.

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