question: hi there, I had swollen area on my left side of the neck, so I went to the doctor and got it checked. He said it is most probably tb and then sent me for an x-ray. After looking at the x-ray, he said there is some formation of fluid area in my lungs, which he said is not normal for my age (i.e. 24 yrs). Also as I am from asian subcontinent, he said its the most probably tb. He then referred me to a Chest specialist. But the appointment with chest specialist is after three weeks. The swelling in the neck in the meanwhile is still increasing and im loosing weight as well. I feel really weak as well. My question whether I should go to doctor the increased swelling, also what is the likely course of action by the specialist, as I have read that the definitve test for tb takes two to three week, I cant wait any longer, I am loosing my physical strenght and stamina everyday. Is it possible to start any intermediate treatment till diagnosis is confirmed?