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50y old it's for 20 y diabetes patient since one month to fever and dry cough already I consulant pulmonologist says that TB its prefer to no TB test only see that xray is confirmed to TB. I am ask for 2nd opinion. Dr..
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Yes its TB in Lt. Lung.
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Do a sputum for AFB AND CBNAAT FOR DETERMINATION OF TB AND RESISTANCE TOO.
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Consult online with all test reports for management.
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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X-ray is abnormal. However sputum tests/bronchoscopy are needed to confirm the diagnosis of TB so that appropriate medicines can be prescribed.
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Consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It appears to be Tb.pl do sputum for Afb and sputum for cb natt test. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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