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Are my daughter's medicines prescribed for asthma?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 2 year 3 months old. Once she had very bad wheezing and flicking due to wood smoke in the home. Later, I took her to hospital and the doctor kept her in observation. He gave her Levolin for every 15 minutes for three cycles and Montelukast granules. After that, she started ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Your daughter seems to be having chemical pneumonitis or allergic bronchitis. At this point of time, we should not label her as having asthma. Allergic bronchitis will settle in two to three weeks and sometime, persist for a few months. Moreover,... Read Full »
Can I have any health hazards due to short-term silica exposure?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a question about crystalline silica dust exposure. I am a firefighter, and I decided to make some repairs to my helmet with high heat furnace cement. Over the past week, I have been sanding the repairs. I was unaware of the inhalation danger of silica dust. I have been wearing a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Yes, you had silica exposure, but it will not be considered as a high-risk exposure. The frequency of exposure was not much so probably it will not cause silica inhalational lung injury. However, in case you develop any cough, wheezing or chest p... Read Full »
Is working with chemical fumes the cause of my lung congestion?
Query: Hi doctor, I have slight congestion in lungs, and I cough out clear mucus with white blobs. I am under treatment for GERD. I work with chemical fumes. I consulted a doctor, and he said everything is normal. I had bronchiectasis during my childhood. I am taking Lansoprazole currently. Kindly help... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from coughing with mucus, occasionally a snoring feeling, and noise in the left lower back. You are a known case of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). You had a history of bronchiectasi... Read Full »