Monday, April 28, 2008

what type of medicines should i take to fight the tuberculosis

what type of medicines should i take to fight the tuberculosis?
ok. i think i have an active tuberculosis. i'm not sure but i did a research on the web and found out the symptoms and it matches what i have. i have this cough for more than a month and the mucus is thick and cloudy and more other things. i know i should go to the doctor and see what's going and get medicines there but if there is a medicine out there on drug stores that can fight the tuberculosis, please let me know as soon as possible. what do you guys recommend me ?
Alternative Medicine - 4 Answers
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I think tests are free. Breathe fresh air.
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See the doctor. You don't fight Tbc with OTC meds. You may even wind up in a special facility; it is contagious, you know. More likely you have pneumonia, but that takes the right meds, too. Don't screw around.
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you must see the physician to validate if you have active TB, test like PPD and sputum exam should be done first for confirmation. TB is a very communicable disease so make an appointment to your doctor right away. Here are the list for TB drugs http://www.promdinurses.com/2008/12/medical-management-and-drugs-for.html also read the whole concepts of TB
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With a cough more than two weeks, it is more likely that you have pertussis, or whooping cough. There are many other possibilities though, so you should go to the doctor and get checked out. Over-the-counter medicines will not clear up a bacterial infection

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Thursday, April 24, 2008

What is the current trend in sputum AFB,is it x2 or x3,in the diagnosis of tuberculosis

What is the current trend in sputum AFB,is it x2 or x3,in the diagnosis of tuberculosis?
In confirming the diagnosis of tuberculosis,doctors used to ask for sputum AFB x3,but nowadays some are asking for x2,what is the reason why this is done?
Infectious Diseases - 1 Answers
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Hey there!! For Sputum AFB, we in India ask for three samples!! First sample is taken when they come to laboratory and then for the next sample they are given sterile container and asked to collect early morning sample of the next day. Finally, when they turn up tomorrow to submit their early morning sample, again one more sample is collected!! The reason why we collect three samples is to reduce the risk of false negatives and increase the detection!! However, some doctors prefer only two samples but the correct procedure is three and this is the recommended no by WHO for countries like India

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Sunday, April 20, 2008

what are best medicines and treatment for pneumonia in left lung and right is having Tuberculosis

what are best medicines and treatment for pneumonia in left lung and right is having Tuberculosis ?
My uncle is having pneumonia in left lung and right is having Tuberculosis. Left lung covered by 90% by pneumonia, and Tuberculosis attacked second time so Please help me to make him in better condition. He cant walk for 5 feet. Please I am begging you all Help me.
Respiratory Diseases - 1 Answers
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TB needs to be treated with several antibiotics including rifampin, INH (isoniazid), pyrazinamide and ethambutol known as the "RIPE" cocktail. It is a long course. Pneumonia is treated depending on what bacteria is causing the pneumonia. Cultures can be done to test for the bacteria and then tests can be done to see which antibiotic will be effective against the bacteria. With such severe lung disease he would need to be in a hospital where an

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