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Dyspnea and hives

I have symptoms of dyspnea and hives and sometimes edema on face but from past 2 month but i am now outside of india so i dont know the main cause of allergy but its increasing too much now .now i have no symptoms of edema but there is lot of problem of dyspnea i want to know that it will cause damage to lungs permanently or not please tell me actually after the dyspnea i take citrizine every time and symptoms disappers this allergy occurs suddenly in before time i have no allegy from anything please suggest me what should i do to get rid of this allegy now i am outside of india so i cant go to consult the doctor please suggest me what should i do

Maximum dose of Montelukast.

My Mother was suffering from coughing we went to a pulmonologist x ray was done and was normal. Doctor then conducted a breathing test on Thorasys and said that she suffers from allergic bronchitis. He then prescribed her Formglyn plus twice a day, Doxiflo M twice a day and Montek FX at night. My question is "Is 30 mg of Montelukast a day okay or is it too high a dose of Montelukast"? Please clarify.

Dose of pulmonary tb

My AFB stain negative at diagnosis Gene xpert sputum -negative Very small two cavity at lungs initially. After two months Lungs ct scan revealed clear lungs and no cavity in lungs. Doctor told me total treatment will last 6.5 months. Initially couldn't continue akurit 4 for two months .. Changed regimen to below for Liver problem Levofloxacin 1000 Ethambutol 1200 Rifampicin 600(23 days total initially) Clofazimine 100(50 days initially). Current regimen ( January 14 to April 19) Rifampicin 600 Levofloxacin 1000 Ethambutol 1200 Pyrodoxine -20 5 month treatment over Now Along with above drugs again added clofazimine 100 for 1more months. I am completely fine now.. Will my TB relapse in future? As I saw in Google that non adherence to drugs in intensive period cause relapse? Altogether if i say Total dose I will take till 6.5months Rifampicin 600-154 capsule Will this be sufficient or will relapse in future? I am worried? As per doctor no TB germs at my lungs now as per CT scan

Chest tightness after massage

Today i was massaging my chest (between part) and now i feel like the chest is tight! Worried! What might be the reason?

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Can i get a confirmation that the report just confirms Bronchitis only Or is there something else. Symptoms: Dry Cough mainly while sleeping at night

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Dr. Hirennappa B. Udnur Pulmonologist (MBBS, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD), DNB - Respiratory Diseases) 21 years experience Manipal Hospital

506 recommendations 206 Feedback Hebbal, Bangalore INR 800

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Dr. Srivatsa Lokeshwaran Pulmonologist (MD - Pulmonary Medicine, Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, Fellowship in Respiratory Endoscopy, MBBS, Fellowship In Respiratory Endoscopy, Fellow Of American college of chest physicians (FACCP), Fellowship Training In Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine) 15 years experience Aster Whitefield Hospital

273 recommendations 201 Feedback Whitefield, Bangalore INR 700

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Dr. Sudharshan K S Pulmonologist (MBBS, DNB - Pulmonary Medicine, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD)) 14 years experience Trilife Hospital (formerly Specialist Hospital)

39 recommendations 24 Feedback Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore INR 1000

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Dr. Manjunath B G Pulmonologist (MBBS, MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine, DM - Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Medicine) 15 years experience Manipal Hospital Varthur Road (formerly Columbia Asia Hospital)

4 recommendations 2 Feedback Whitefield, Bangalore INR 850

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Dr. Vishwanath V Bellad Pulmonologist (MBBS, DNB - Respiratory Diseases) 30 years experience Sagar Hospitals

85 recommendations 42 Feedback Banashankari, Bangalore INR 900

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Dyspnea and hives

Maximum dose of Montelukast.

Dose of pulmonary tb

Chest tightness after massage

Report Review

Asthma and Mental Health

The Importance of Smoking Cessation: A Path to a Healthier Life

Commit to Quit

Protect Your Lungs:- Get Immunised

Home Care in Mild Covid-19 Patients

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