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Answered by Dr. Anjali

What does blood in my cough after tuberculosis indicate?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cough could be because of various causes. First, I suggest you rule out the reactivation of TB (tuberculosis) by getting a chest X-ray and sputum test. Then rule out any bleeding and inflammation in the gums. Is there any history of recurrent sore throat, smoking, and alcohol abuse? If everything is normal and a one-time cough, then nothing to worry about.

March 11, 2026

Are mast cell disease and POTS related to wheezing?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. As per your history, you have mast cell disorder and hyperadrenergic postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Since your main complaint is regarding the values in your venous blood gas test (VBG), we will need your arterial blood gas test (ABG) to accurately assess these values. Because if that is normal, then there is nothing to worry about.

December 4, 2025

Is tiredness after morning walk due to post-COVID weakness?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. Can you share the discharge summary of the hospital admission? How many liters of oxygen do you use on a concentrator? Are you still on the tablet Nintedanib? Do you use any inhalers? Is there a history of tuberculosis (TB)? Are you a smoker? Do you take any other medications? Is there any recent radiological investigation or pulmonary function test report available? Is there a family history of joint pains or arthritis? Do you do any regular exercises or get physiotherapy sessions at home? I would appreciate your patience in answering the above questions. Thank you..

November 4, 2025

When can someone resume normal life after mild COVID-19?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. As per your history, you recently had a COVID-19 infection with mild symptoms. If you are asymptomatic and your saturation is normal, you can start your normal activities. Start your exercises gradually and try not to overexert yourself in the beginning.

June 23, 2024

How will the quality of life be for a 77-year-old patient after a tracheostomy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Tracheostomy is needed if a patient has difficulty in weaning with a ventilator. However, the quality of life after the ventilator depends upon the hygienic care during suction and tube change. A need for tracheostomy depends upon the patient's health condition and the physician's opinion.

November 22, 2023

What should I do if I spot blood in my phlegm?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, you have a cough with expectoration (phlegm), and it is bloodstained. I would like to know a few things before I can suggest you on any treatment. Please answer the following questions: 1. Do you have any history of fever, loss of appetite, or weight change? 2.

July 19, 2023

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