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Can empiric treatment be given based on symtoms only? My chest CT scan with contrast was done and it's totally normal and even chest X-ray is normal. All my test report like genexpert and cbnaat , crp , ESR everything is negative. But still I am having similar symtoms of TB. Can empiric treatment be started in these case?
Even my bronchoscopy that was done is normal.
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Consult a Pulmonologist.
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Consult pulmonologist before starting ATT.
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Yes can be started
But it is better to get a detailed consultation with a pulmonologist
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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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Dr. Rishi Dhar
Tuberculous and chest Diseases Specialist
5 yrs exp
Kolkata
Detailed analysis is needed in this type of cases.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
it depends what symptoms you're having..if all reports are normal then ideally rule out other causes with a pulmonologist before going for att
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If the treating doctor feels,it is Tb, emperic treatment can be started.pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Shruti Jain
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
share you reports .. you should consult a pulmonologist
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