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I have chest congestion, nose block, and cough. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a chest congestion and nose block leading to the formation of a thick yellow mucus when I wake up in the morning. This started after a recent weather change in my city and I have this problem for a week now. I have not taken any medication yet. I do not have any other health is... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest the following medications: Alex cough syrup (a combination of Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, and Chlorpheniramine) 10 ml, after food, morning and night till the cough subside and your chest congestion is relieved. Tablet Levocetirizine for cold, ... Read Full »
Why is my 3-year-old son suffering from periodic episodes of vomiting and fever?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 3 months old. Three days ago, he had a fever with cold and cough. Due to the cough, he had severe vomiting. On the next day, we consulted his doctor, who prescribed Emeset, Crocin, Meftal spas, Ascoril D, Ecobion, and ORS. The same night he had a fever again. He felt better y... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Given his age, fever with cough and cold is probably a viral fever. Although the treatment you are undertaking is thorough, it needs a few changes for a better relief. Please answer the following questions, so that I can tell you more about the necessary treatments:Ha... Read Full »
My son is suffering from a cough and fever. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, My 3-year-old son has a very bad cough with fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit and above. Since one week, the doctor here has given medication Levolin, Ibugesic and Cetzine along with antibiotics. But, there is no improvement. He still has a fever and a bad cough. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Since it has been a week now, evaluation would be required for this child. 2. The treatment going on is completely perfect. However, I would like to make some changes and additions. 3. Thefever medicine should be given round the clock for up to three days at least... Read Full »
Why my 1.1 years old baby often gets cold and cough?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 1.1 years old and she weights around 18.7 lbs. For the last couple of months she gets cold and cough for every 10 days. We are not using any medication. Let us know if we have to get her tested. Is this is really a concern. Apart from this, she is very active and has no oth... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. This is common in children in this age group. 2. Due to the seasonal variation, children of this age group are prone to get upper respiratory infections especially children who are bottle fed. 3. You should only be worried if your child develops fever persistentl... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 6-month-old child suffering from cold. Doctor prescribed syrup Delcon drops 0.8 milliter thrice a day. But dose on the medicine cover is 0.1 milliliter. Now which instruction I should follow? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Drugs in children are prescribed on weight and severity of symptoms in a margin range. I would suggest you to call the doctor and review the child for any change. I hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can... Read Full »
Can Levolin syrup treat a baby cough?
Query: Hello doctor,My 26 months old baby suffers from cough the whole night. She has a cold as well but no fever or spasm of the chest. Should I go for Levolin syrup? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is better not to give it. It contains only Levosalbutamol which acts as a bronchodilator which is useful in bronchial asthma or bronchitis, etc. There is no mucolytic or antihistamine in it. It also causes palpitations and tremors. I suggest using Flucold syrup. ... Read Full »
I am allergic to cold air. Is there any special mask or medication that helps to stay in cold air?
Query: Hello doctor,I have cold air allergy problem. I cannot stay in an AC environment, like airport, theaters, restaurant, buses, even if I cover my mouth and ear. If I wait for a few hours, I get a cough and feel unwell. If I stay more, then I get a headache. I have been taking medicines which includes ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What do precisely your symptoms are? Do you have any nasal problem or breathing trouble, any wheezing? Do you get the same sign when you get exposed to smoke or dust? Since when are you having the symptoms. Have you taken any inhalers and if so have you found relief... Read Full »
My baby has a steady fever, even after taking Paracetamol. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My four month old baby weighs 14 pounds. He has a 100-degree fever since today noon. I had given one teaspoon of Paracetamol syrup. But the temperature is still at 100. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can continue giving the Paracetamol syrup, every four to six hours if there is a fever. It will take an hour or two for the temperature to normalize. If fever is nearing 102 F, give Ibuprofen. It is most likely to be a viral fever. So, if the baby is active, yo... Read Full »
Is there any problem in giving multivitamin tablets along with cough syrup to my three-year-old son?
Query: Hi doctor, My three year old son is suffering from cold and cough. His doctor prescribed Rapitus plus along with Levolin inhaler for three days, Foracort inhaler two puffs daily (once in the morning and once at night) for three months. I am giving him Zincovit, Immuno Bliss and Septilin regularly. C... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can use Septilin and Immuno Bliss along with Rapitus plus syrup (combination of Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine maleate). These medicines boost the fighting capacity against allergies and infections. For further information consult a pediatrician onli... Read Full »
My 14-month-old daughter is grinding her teeth badly. What is the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 14 months old. I had given her Albendazole before a month. She was doing all fine. From the last week, she has a cold and cough. It is not bad and, whenever she has a cold, she recovers fast. This time, she is grinding her teeth so bad. I was advised that I should have giv... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is common for babies of this age group to exhibit this phenomenon, and it has nothing to do with Albendazole. It is because children at this age start to develop molar teeth, which is a little bit painful and irritating. So, do not worry. It is a time bound process an... Read Full »