Medical Advice on "Pulmonology (Asthma Doctors)"

Does the CT scan report show signs of lung cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tree in bud appearance generally favors an infection. Can you upload your CT scan so that it may help? Do not bother about lung cancer. Revert with more information to a pulmonologist online --> https://www.icliniq.c...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nookala Sunil Kumar

Is it normal to cough up green mucus with pneumonia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your doctor has made a diagnosis of pneumonia and has given you antibiotics. Your fever has subsided which means the antibiotics have worked. But since you are having green phlegm we need to find out if you require fur...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Damanjit Duggal

Which drug is good for allergy and throat infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, it is obvious that you are suffering from allergic rhinitis and asthma. The current treatment you are taking is appropriate for controlling your asthma and nasal rhinitis. There is no any drug of cho...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan

Can TB be transmitted after completing the medication?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq. com. I would need to know that have you got a repeat sputum test or chest X-ray after the treatment has started. I need to see that before I could answer your questions.  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

What are the ways to diagnose TB?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you have already been treated for TB ((tuberculosis) in the past and have been declared cured, it is highly unlikely that you will develop active TB again. TB Is treated with symptoms as we...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews

Does DLCO reduction need emergency treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Carbon monoxide transfer coefficient (KCO) is the carbon monoxide transfer coeff...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

How does oxygen delivery device work?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. An air blender is a device that mixes medical air and oxygen, and by this device, we can give patients oxygen between two to 30 % fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2). On the other hand, a sim...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Is ribs pain and breathing problem a sign of lung cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Such symptoms are seen in the following conditions: 1. Heart diseases. 2. Pneumonia or Pleural Effusion. 3. Acidity or muscular pain. Now to be on the safer side, I would recommend you to get a Chest x-ray and electrocard...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

What causes cough-up mucus that looks like a worm?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is just phlegm and nothing else. Do not worry, such kind of a productive cough is common in viral bronchitis. Your treatment is going right. I would jus...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

What are the possible causes for recurring cold and fever in a 10-year-old?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is a recurrence of bronchitis, and it is associated with low immunity. Give tulsi leaves and ginger juice with honey three times a day. Nebulize twice daily with Duolin (Levosalbutamol) and...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Jain