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Blood in sputum
My mother in law sputum afb , genxpert both are negative but mountex test is positive . X ray is showing pulmonary koch and in hrct also chances pf pulmonary kich is mentioned .
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Share CT films. Some times radiological and clinical diagnosis varies. Take online consultation with relavent history.
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If feesible get bronchoscopy guided bal testing done
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consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and get evaluated
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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 prescription for the same
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share the ct and xray films..need to have a proper at them before commenting
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Hi no radiological finding is specific for TB. Better go for Bronchoscopy with BAL.
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consult pulmonologist for proper management.
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Dr. Shruti Jain
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8 yrs exp
Delhi
get the bronchoscopy done to rule out
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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Pl do sputum for Afb and cbnatt test. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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