Recently Answered Questions
All the answers published in this website are written by Verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
My mother was diagnosed with asthma nine years ago. Is it because of pollen allergy?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother was diagnosed with asthma nine years ago and used inhalers that the doctor prescribed. The doctors suggested that it might be due to climatic conditions, as she got an asthma attack during winters. This same pattern of asthma attacks repeated for the next five years. My mothe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If she has a pollen allergy, repeated attacks are expected. So, if possible, get allergy tests done to identify the allergens causing the symptoms in her case. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing go... Read Full »
What kind of treatment do I need to get rid of hay fever, chest tightness and cough?
Query: Hi doctor, I have hay fever and have recently noticed symptoms of chest tightness and a feeling of being unable to empty my lungs except with significant effort. I have also seen some wheezing when forcefully emptying my lungs and coughing after a few attempts. I also sometimes suffer from throat ti... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern, and I have a few questions before commenting on anything. First, do you have any family history of asthma? Second, when do you experience your symptoms more (during which part of the day) (morning or night)? Third, do you experience these symptoms ... Read Full »
I am a 61-year-old male and I have allergic symptoms. What can be the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 61-year-old male, generally in good health, and have no known allergies or asthma. For the past ten years, I have lived in a house with an old carpet in the combined living and dining area. Before seven years, I had an irritated throat and eyes, nasal congestion, rapid sneezing, an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.There are two parts to your query. First, your allergies. Clinically they appear to be due to house dust mites rampant in curtains, carpets, furry objects, cushions, etc. The only permanent way to rid yourself of these is by taking allergy shots or drops. Before that, we... Read Full »