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Hello doctor, I was detected of lung TB 4 months back. I was put on RCINEX EZ for the first 2 motnhs of treatment, then on RCINEX E for next 2 motnhs. NOw my doctor has changed the medicine into RCINEX alongwith a 20mg dose of BENEDON 40. I had a chest XRay in the beginning of treatment and another after two months. The infection had shown significant improvement after 2 motnhs of medication. However, just last week I had a severe cold with lots of sneezing and coughing. Is it normal to have cough even though I am on medication? Can you guide me towards a better diet that can help me improve my immunity? Regards Garima, India
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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T.B. being a debilitating disease it is a must that treatment should be accompanied with healthy diet to improve stamina &immunity incurred following treatment too. You should try to have balanced diet with high proteins (milk,pulses,lentils ,egges & non veg preparations) vitamins (specially B. complex, vitamin C, A&D) for increased immunity /good iron &other mineral supplement for good hemoglobin percentage & stamina along with good carbohydrates for energy provision. A light exercise in fresh air would help good appetite ,digestion & health as such.
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How Can Immunity Be Improved?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. T.B. being a debilitating disease it is a must that treatment should be accompanied with healthy diet to improve stamina &immunity incurred following treatment too. You should try to have balanced diet with high proteins (milk,pulses,lentils ,egges & non veg preparations) vitamins (specially B. complex, vitamin C, A&D) for increased immunity /good iron &other mineral supplement for good hemoglobin percentage & stamina along with good carbohydrates for energy provision. A light exercise in fresh air would help good appetite ,digestion & health as such. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.