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Female | 68

Could these symptoms indicate flu after negative COVID test?

This is actually about my mother. 5 days ago, she started having these flu-like symptoms; coughing, extreme fatigue, phlegm, wheezing, headache, chills, and fever. The fever is now gone, but she still has all the other symptoms. She had a chest x-ray that came back perfectly fine, and tested negative for COVID, so it’s not that. She hasn’t really improved, but she hasn’t gotten worse either. Could this be the flu?

1 Answer
Dr. Shweta Bansal

Pulmonologist

Answered on 23rd May '24

The best thing you can do is make your mother rest, take a lot of fluids, and use drugs that can relieve her of any symptoms that are associated with over-the-counter. Make sure she takes syrup, water, tea, etc. to keep herself hydrated especially since she might not have much desire for them due to coughs being experienced hence causing dry throat. Please visit a pulmonologist for further treatment.

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Questions & Answers on "Pulmonology" (351)

QFT gold test is possitive and i have no issue in health issue and also chest xray is ok ..SO waht is the cause and treatment

Male | 32

so why u have done qft gold test..if u had no health issues?

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ashwin Yadav

Dr. Ashwin Yadav

"My name is Varun Mishra My age is 37 yrs Mere ko swas lene me problem hota hai pls give solution"

Male | 37

send your chest x-ray report initially

Answered on 2nd July '24

Dr. N S S Gauri

Dr. N S S Gauri

Answered on 6th Dec '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

i am 17 year old male , my height is 180.5 cm , my weight is 98 kg , and just after clearing my 10 th boards doctors (in KGMU and PGI) doctors said that i have tb in lungs (by bronchoscopy) , it really breaks me down but I thought about my parents and decided to take proper medication of 18 months after that i join the gym and decided to loss weight and build muscles because i am fat and then i started taking creatine and protein ,i am not doubting about your skills even single % but my doctor who give me medicine in KGMU said you can take your daily meals there is no restrictions and don't take any milk products under 5 hours after taking that particular medicine . so , can i take creatine and whey protein during these medication ( plz understand my situation i am taking only these 2 supplements ) i will do anything by these 2 supplements doesn't affect my body . plz give me you advise by considering my situation

Male | 17

Answered on 7th Sept '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Cough not cure for 2 years

Female | 39

A cough that has lasted for 2 years can be a serious issue that we need to investigate. It could be attributed to several causes such as asthma, allergies, or even acid reflux. Other symptoms such as chest pain or difficulty breathing might give us clues. It's essential to go to a doctor for proper assessment and treatment. Don't postpone, as controlling the main issue can promote the relief of that intractable cough. 

Answered on 23rd Oct '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

My daughter is 12 plus .she complains of breathlessness especially during night ,after which she sleeps nicely.she had a Ceasar on jan 10 this year for the first time and the reason is still not known after all check-up. She says she had an attack when she was trying to tell us she is not able to breathe well.Since that day she is worried and little anxious that same incident might not occur.This gave us an idea of meeting a pulmonologist who can help us.kindly suggest

Female | 12

It is best to have your daughter evaluated by a pulmonologist. The pulmonologist may recommend a variety of tests to assess her breathlessness, including a chest x-ray, spirometry, a complete blood count (CBC), and a complete metabolic panel. Depending on the results of the tests, the pulmonologist will recommend additional tests, such as an electrocardiogram (ECG) or a pulmonary function test (PFT). Additionally, the doctor can recommend taking medications to help manage her symptoms. It is important to monitor her closely for any changes in her breathing patterns.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

i am 17 year old boy . i have drug resistance tb in lungs so, i want to ask that can i take creatine and whey protein as i am doing gym

Male | 17

This can cause symptoms such as coughing, chest pains, and coughing up blood. Persons under TB medication are not encouraged to use creatine or whey proteins since it alter how the body responds to the drugs. Concentrate on the treatment plan provided by your doctor and also eat a balanced diet that will help in fighting the infection. Continue going to the gym but don’t take any supplements that may affect the healing process of TB within your body. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

I am 17 year old female, I had a common cold that started with sore throat week ago and now I don't have a cold anymore, I didn't have cough during the cold (my throat was sore for the first 2 days but then on third day my nose started to be stuffy and I didn't have sore throat or cough at all). But like 2 days ago I started to feel not pain, but like weird sensation in area of bronchi, but its not pain, just like a sensation I feel when I breathe. Its not all the time but I noticed it. I don't have cough, or any other symptoms and my cold is like 90% gone at this point, but I don't know what that sensation might come from and I don't think its bronchitidis since I dont cough, I dont have fever, and I feel generally good, just sometimes when I breathe I feel that sensation in area of bronchi as I mentioned and it doesnt make me cough, just like sometimes to slightly make that cough sound but its not cough if you know what I mean. What could be the cause and how can I get rid of it? Also, I dont know if its going to help but I sleep on my left side every night and lately I think it caused me a bit of pain in shoulder/upper chest area from being in that position all night long. So perhaps could It be caused my some pulled muscle or something from sleeping in wrong position ? Thank you for your answer.

Female | 17

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

I want to know about the TB

Female | 55

TB, a common shorthand term for tuberculosis, is a life-threatening disease caused by bacteria that mainly affect the lungs. Humans with TB might experience, amongst others, the following peculiar signs: prolonged cough, chest pain, losing weight, and fatigue. The transmission occurs when a TB patient coughs or sneezes with a built-in airway and thus spreads the bacteria from person to person. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

I'm 14 years old and I have a bad cough IV had it since Friday

Male | 14

If you have had a bad cough that has persisted since Friday, you really must see a doctor as soon as possible. This may be just one of the symptoms of lots of different conditions; it can be due to bronchitis or pneumonia. You should see a pulmonologist or a respiratory physician, who will examine and treat you accordingly. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Chest e onek cough jome gache. Khasi hoche onek.

Female | 35

CHEST COUGH can be due to several causes. It can be due to viral infection, allergies, or asthma. If you have a fever or difficulty breathing, see a doctor.. Drink plenty of fluids and rest to help the body fight infection. Avoid smoking and use a humidifier to ease cough.. Over-the-counter cough medicine can help, but ask a doctor first.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Sir/Mam I have been diagnosed with Prominence of broncho vascular markings.?Few tiny calcification at both hilar area in chest and I have tested Tuberculosis Negative and i do not have any kind of symptoms I do not smoke. What might be the cause of those scar? as I am planning to go abroad for job will I be able to clear GAMCA Medical?

Male | Shikhar Bomzan

Even though you've tested negative for Tuberculosis and have no symptoms, these markings might be due to previous inflammation or infection. It's important to follow up with your doctor to make sure everything is okay before going abroad for a job. Get a thorough check-up and any additional tests your doctor recommends. 

Answered on 27th May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Regular khasi hoti he Pani Pite he tab bhi

Male | 45

People who have such issues must turn to a pulmonologist for precise diagnosis and treatment. If such symptoms are neglected, they can result in additional complications and delay of the treatment

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

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