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Inhaler to be taken

Sir, Can we take Foracort 400 in the morning the day when we have pft in the afternoon. Pls guide. Regards

Chest & throat tightness

I had a viral fever 3 weeks ago, but chest tightness lingers. Have a little wheezing sometimes have trouble taking in air. Stethoscope examination ruled out any congestion. Heart area is a little painful. Should I be alarmed, or is this normal post viral inflammation that goes away over time? I'm 37 F normal weight, exercise daily.

Cold or tb part 2

So from the past one week , I have sore throat but now from past 3 days , I started coughing too... I have tb mdr in the past whose treatment I have was completed about 1 yr ago... I have dull pain in my chest sometimes and I think I have been feeling less hungry as of lately... I did cbc and esr test today , it is completely normal.. esr is also in normal range...but Idk I m still scared about my tb relapse ? Should I do further tests or should I just take antibiotics for common cold ?

Doxolin to be used for how much time

Respected Doctors, Can Doxolin be used for 2-3 weeks as the same helps a lot. Is it ok to take only one at night time? Pls guide. Regards

Levolin inhaler

Hi doctor, My son who is 5 years old has fever, cold and continuous cough now. 5 months back when he had the same issue his pediatric doctor advised to use Levolin inhaler for a week. After that he was ok. For today's cough can i use the same inhaler which was opened 5 months back. Please help

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