DATE FULLY FUNDED: 11/14/2014

TREATMENT: Antibiotics for infection

OUTCOME: Kushal understood the directions for taking the medication and said he would start the medical plan immediately.

UPDATE, 11/16/2014: Kushal said the medication makes him gassy and would like another medication. We suggested that he keep taking this medication as it will treat his infection rapidly. However, he insisted on a different medication. We prescribed him another antibiotic and explained the instructions to him. Kushal works in construction and so is surrounded by dust and dirt daily. We suggested that he take a day or two off if possible so that his lungs may get some rest. We also provided him with surgical masks and recommended he wear them when he goes to work. Kushal agreed. 

UPDATE, 1/2/2015: Kushal's lung infection has greatly improved, but he still suffers from coughing spasms. He no longer has phlegm. We checked in about his work status and he said that he no longer works as a laborer. He said he is currently looking for work. We provided him with cough medication and suggested he boil his water before drinking it. In the slum Kushal lives the water source is known to be populated with parasites.