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Regarding pneumonia vaccine

My mother who is having cough variant asthma, BP, diabetes, cholesterol took Prevanar 13 vaccine in july 2025 under doctor supervision. Is it recommended to take Prevanar 23 after an year. And when should be the next of Prevanar 13 taken? Kindly sugges

I have cronic pain last 8 years...

. I have had bilateral lower costal margin (lower rib margin) pain, flank pain  for about 8 years           . Pain pattern Pain starts within 1 second of sitting. Standing reduces the pain by about 90% within 10 seconds. Walking causes only 2–5% pain. Before getting out of bed in the morning, I have no pain. Lying down causes about 20% pain.                           The pain is spread across both lower rib margins, not one small point. The sensation is mainly pressure/tightness, not burning or stabbing. The pain is NOT affected by Deep breathing Coughing Sneezing Meals Leaning forward Hard vs. soft chair Pressing on the painful area Tests reported as normal CBC ESR CRP Vitamin D Vitamin B12 Urine tests Chest X-ray Abdominal ultrasound Thoracic (dorsal) spine MRI Upper GI endoscopy Musculoskeletal ultrasound of the anterior abdominal wall Chest wall MRI has been performed, and the report is expected today. Treatments tried..."I have just received my chest MRI report today."

Throad ache

Hello i suffered from tuberculosis past 2 years my course ended on September2025(the 2 time was due to recurrency and doctor negligence)after that i showed positive signs of growth then after i got soaked with rain water for a few days and started having fever of 102-3 after that with my right throat with ear is aching and tonsils swollen so I can't with no cough or ache in chest but ache in head if i forcefully cough to get rid of nasal mucus near my throat. Doctor recommended me Azithromycin but my fever kept increasing.My one eye is also aching heavily. I don't know what is this but I'm very afraid also i bathed with cold water this moonsoon after these all these is going on. My condition is worse i have a bitter taste mouth I'm afraid very much doctor please save me.

BIPAP machine recommendation

My father had pain in right leg and he was unable to move. We took him to doctor in hospital where the doctor asked to get him admitted as it can be a case stroke I don't know why We got him admitted on 1st july they did an MRI and said it is normal Now they said the oxygen level is dropping so they transferred him in MICU Now on 7th july they told us to buy or rent an BIpap machine along with an oxygen cylinder and to hire a caretaker Now i have some doubts Whether they got him admitted because the patient is a retired pensioner and everything is covered under insurance The hospital just started a caretaking service are they promoting it And how do i make sure whether a bipap machine is necessary or not because he had no breathing issues before getting admitted Please help me if anyone can

Severe breathlessness triggered after us

Patient reports sudden shortness of breath for the last 4-5 days, requiring forced deep breaths for temporary relief. Senses a thick, heavy buildup of mucus in the airways without an active cough. History of severe respiratory allergy 3 years ago (Serum IgE: 506 IU/mL). Works in a hotel (1 year, asymptomatic), but symptoms started within 20 days of using a liquid mosquito vaporizer overnight in a completely closed, unventilated room. Self-restarted old prescription of Acebrophylline 200mg SR this morning with mild relief, but chest tightness persists. No fever. Seeking expert guidance on treatment.

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