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I have breathing trouble and cough in spite of taking TB medicines. What should I do?

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Hello doctor,

I have tuberculosis and have been taking medicines for three and half months. Now, I have a breathing problem and cough.

Answered by Dr. Shitla Prasad Upadhyay

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Welcome to icliniq.com. The breathlessness and cough are due to a broncho constriction that is associated with TB (tuberculosis). You can take the following tests: 1. CBC (complete blood count). 2. HRCT (high-resolution computed tomography) thorax. 3. Sputum for AFB (acid-fast bacillus) repeat. I suggest taking syrup Reswas (a combination of Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine) 0.67 tbsp thrice a day for ten days and inhale one cap Duolin Rotacap (a combination of Levosalbutamol and Ipratropium) with Revolizer device four times a day. Also, avoid temperature fluctuations. Get adequate sleep and rest. Follow up after 10 days with the test reports.

Answered byDr. Shitla Prasad Upadhyay

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At July 31, 2017
Reviewed AtJuly 4, 2023

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