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What Causes Back Pain While Exhaling?
Good morning Doc.im JOSEPH GAVIOLA, 22 years old,65 KG 5 1 ,last month in 2016 i have seen my x ray result koch lesion right upper lobe.but i don t have a cough,fever,but problem are i have a back pain while exhalation.but in medication i need to test gene expert.also my saliva result is negative .so my concern now is i need to take a anti tuberculosis medicine,if the result is either negative or positive?,I need my x ray result for my apprentice because im onboard in the overseas.tnx doc
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Hi,
Based on the history you have shared, it can still be tuberculosis and if more evidence is sought it's better to get bronchoalveolar lavage and send it for cultures, microscopy as well as AFB monitoring. That will further help to decide whether to start antitubercular drugs or not.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
Based on the history you have shared, it can still be tuberculosis and if more evidence is sought it's better to get bronchoalveolar lavage and send it for cultures, microscopy as well as AFB monitoring. That will further help to decide whether to start antitubercular drugs or not.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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