How to treat chest problem called pneumothorax at left side?
Patient: I am Ratan, Male, 27 yrs old and weight 55kg. I have a chest problem which is called Pneumothorax at left side .My sputum report is negative.Still I take a 6 moth course of CAT 3 medicine by doctor advise.After 5 month it was cured up. But after 6 month it reoccur. Then I start to take Rcinex 600, Supradyne and Stimulive.But my problem is still same. What should I do? Doctor: Hello,For pneumothorax, ideal treatment is ICD. If the pneumothorax is minimal, high flow of oxygen for 1 week will be sufficient. I don't think you need cat3 drugs for pneumothorax unless you have an underlying cause of TB.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Siva Kumar Reddy