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Cough

If you have any irritant in your throat like dust, smoke, or fluid, a cough is the body's reflex action to clear the throat. A cough is the most frequent symptom of an infection in the upper and lower respiratory tract like bronchitis, asthma, COPD, common cold, flu, and emphysema. A cough can be dry (non-productive) or accompanied with sputum (productive).

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My 56-year-old hypertensive uncle is having a cough. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, My uncle is 56 years old and has been diagnosed with hypertension for the past three years. He is currently taking Telmisartan as prescribed. Lately, he has been having severe cough with mucus, mild fever, sweats more during the night, and also has lost 6.61 pounds in the past two we...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on your symptoms, your uncle may have an upper respiratory infection or bronchitis. However, it is essential to rule out other potential causes, such as heart failure, pneumonia, and Tuberculosis. Here are some steps you can take ...  Read Full »

Do I have a risk for lung cancer due to wheezing?

Query: Hello doctor, Given my family history, could I be at risk for lung cancer? My mother had tuberculosis and later died of lung cancer at 85. I am 36, married, and experiencing wheezing issues since age 23, initially as allergies. I get severe coughing and sneezing after marriage but have not taken any...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. When a person is infected with tuberculosis, they typically experience symptoms such as sweating, weight loss, and frequent cough with bleeding. These symptoms manifest after contracting tuberculosis. In your case, the chance...  Read Full »

My 10-month-old son has a persistent flu and cough. What should I do?

Query: Hello doctor, My son is 10 months old and he has the flu. He has a persistent cough and his breathing is not pleasing. What can I do?  Read Full »


Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Few things you can do to help him feel better: Make sure your son stays hydrated by offering him plenty of fluids such as breast milk, formula, or water. If he is having trouble drinking, you may...  Read Full »

I am experiencing intense nasal congestion. Please suggest.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old female. I have been experiencing cold and fever for the past two days. I took medications for them - Paracetamol and Cetirizine. However, I still have severe nasal congestion and have been coughing, particularly late at night, affecting my sleep. I have tried steam in...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.If you have been experiencing nasal congestion, coughing, and fever for two days, it is possible that you have a viral upper respiratory infection (URI). While Paracetamol and Cetirizine can help alleviate some of your symptoms, such as fever and sneezing, they may not b...  Read Full »

I have runny nose and cough for a week. How to manage it?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old and have been suffering from colds and coughs. While I had a runny nose and cough for almost a week, my runny nose got cured, but occasionally, I get a dry cough, especially when my cough persists. Is it normal and advisable to take antibiotics in such situations? I d...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I suggest continuing steam inhalation. Sometimes, it is cough variant asthma, which worsens in cold weather. Nebulization with Salbutamol will help. Anti-allergic medicines will also be helpful. I suggest you take Montel...  Read Full »

I am a 21-year-old female and worried that I may have contracted HIV despite my HIV tests being negative. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21-year-old female. I am extremely worried that I have contracted HIV ( human immunodeficiency Virus). About five weeks ago, I went to a club and was very drunk. I remember a guy walking me home and coming to my house. I remember him fingering me, pulling his penis out, and me sayi...  Read Full »


Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As the exposure status is not very clear, I would suggest not to panic. Your symptoms could just be a common flu, which presented quite severely. As it has already been five weeks since the event, it is suggested to get tested. You could go for...  Read Full »

My son has fever and chills. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, My son is 7-years-old. He has been having chills and fever since last night. He also has a cough with phlegm. This morning, I noticed he has skin hives. I gave him Paracetamol and Salbutamol. Please help. Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please check the temperature of the child with a thermometer. If the temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more, you can give syrup Crocin DS (Paracetamol) every four to six hours. If the temperature is 102 degrees Fahrenheit or more, prov...  Read Full »

I have a sore throat, cough, and chills for four days. What could be the reason?

Query: Hi doctor, I have had a sore throat and cough for four and a half days. I also had chills four days back but it went away after taking a tablet of Calpol 500. But after that, I have had a continuous bad throat. I was continuously taking gargles but after seeing little improvement I started taking me...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are suffering from an upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Most of the time it is a viral infection, but it can be a bacterial infection as well. As it has been more than a week, I suggest you some basic investigations, 1. Blood- ...  Read Full »

Can I have chest discomfort due to pneumonia?

Query: Hello, I am a 36-year-old male who recently recovered from pneumonia, which was successfully treated with antibiotics three months ago. However, I have been experiencing discomfort in my lungs during flu or cough episodes, along with severe pain in colder temperatures. Are these ongoing symptoms mig...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understood your concern.It is possible that the ongoing symptoms you are experiencing could be related to the pneumonia you had three months ago, but it is also possible that they could be unrelated. Pneumonia can sometimes cause lingering symptoms,...  Read Full »

I had a fever with a cough for more than a month. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 43-year-old, and I have not been feeling well for the last five days. I had a fever every four hours. My health did not improve. Even the cough persisted for more than a month. I took Paracetamol and Pan-40 (Pantoprazole) for this problem. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sugandh Garg

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query and concern. The report is not attached above. Kindly resend the report. Are you taking any medicine for your diabetes? As per the values shared above, blood sugar is high. Do you do any exercise as a part of your routine? I suggest you maintain...  Read Full »

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