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Should I Be Concerned For Having Allergic Bronchitis And Mantoux Positive With Swelling In Arm?
Hi, I have allergic rhinitis problem for almost 7 years now. Recent past months I have been suffering with frequent cold cough with expectoration. When my problem is severe, I have expectoration with continous cough and unable to breath. I could hear wheeze. Recently I did Mantoux test which came out to be positive. I took an CXR which is normal. I consulted a GP and he told that I have Allergic bronchitis and not to worry about Mantoux +ve.There is no weight loss or fever. I was prescribed inhaler and antihistamie for 6 wks. Do I have to worry about this positive.I did mantoux test 6 days back and still there is slight swelling in my arm. How long will it take to get cured?
Mon, 6 Jan 2014
Hi. Your GP has very well said and advised you a proper thing. Forget about mantoux positive if all other blood work, clinical examination and history and other blood tests are normal. Only positive mantoux has no value. The swelling of Mantoux heals on its own if you do not disturb it.
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