Mediastinal lymph node

2022-11-10 09:58:04
Doctor still my mild cough persists even after completing 5 months Att  treatment,no fever, gained 7kg, have general well being but my question is if my mediastinal lymph node remain some how enlarged and cough persists can I be given corticosteroid after the end of his treatment as it helped me previously before tb diagnosis when i first started coughing.
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Lymph nodes may not regress completely. If you are feeling better, size of nodes have reduced, you need to complete the course first and if your pulmonologist feels, course may be extended.
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Consult a pulmonologist online or offline

Answered2022-11-16 16:47:20

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If lumph nodes remain enlarged u have to extend treatment by 3 months Steroids are not helpfull

Answered2022-11-10 12:00:08

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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

Answered2022-11-10 10:08:26

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

Answered2022-11-10 10:02:11

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Corticosteroids are not necessary. Pl take full Att course.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.

Answered2022-11-10 12:09:04

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