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My 4-year-old son is suffering from reactive airway disease. Is it safe to use Montair LC kid?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is four and a half years old, and he is suffering from reactive airway disease (enclosing the reports and prescription). Kindly suggest based on the above medication that till how long we can safely go ahead with Montair LC Kid. Is there any upper limit of giving this. I am very... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that the medications prescribed are to the best of my knowledge. Montelukast has been prescribed for patients for prolonged periods extending up to even two years without any problems. It uses has shown reduced requirements of admission and improving the ... 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 »
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 »
Can my baby have her shots while having fever?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is a month and a half. Her two month appointment for her shots is due very soon. But, she had been coughing a little and sneezing since about two days ago. She felt a little warm today and I took her underarm temperature and it was 99.2. I am a first-time mother. Should I t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that babies below the age of 6 months have a cough and cold occasionally. It is normal as long as the child is able to feed well. Regarding the feeling of warmth, the baby's head is always warmer than the rest of the body and a temperature of 99.2 F is no... 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 »
What is the treatment for my daughter's cold, cough, and fever?
Query: Hello doctor,My 4-year-old daughter has been dealing with a cold, cough, and fever for the past three days. I am really worried about her. Can you please advise me on the best treatment to help her feel better? I gave her Paracetamol for the fever. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. For fever: Please check the child's temperature using a thermometer. If the temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, you can administer syrup Crocin DS (Paracetamol) ... Read Full »
My 4-year-old daughter has high fever for the past four days. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 4 years old, and for the past four days, she has been suffering from a high fever. She is not eating anything. She also has a cold and a random cough. After giving Meftal P and Calpol 250 mg the fever was again the same after 5 days. She is also having severe joint pain... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The urine reports that you have attached are normal (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You have not specified what antibiotic you have started. I would suggest to either start with Augmentin or Azithromycin. Also, I wou... Read Full »
My 11-month-old daughter has a cold, fever, and cough. Kindly suggest me a better treatment.
Query: Hello doctor,My daughter is 11 months old and has fever, cold, and cough since yesterday night after getting exposed to chilling weather. Please guide me with a prompt response, I have lot many queries. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. For fever: If the temperature is 100 F or more, you can give drops of Crocin (100 mg/ml) (dose as per the weight of the child) as needed for four to six hours. If the temperature is 102 F or more, you can give syrup. I... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My 7-week-old baby is having cough and low-grade fever from today. I wish to know the treatment for it. I am giving my baby tablet Tylenol currently. This is the first time the baby is experiencing these conditions. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I can suggest the following: Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and give medicines with their consent. For fever: Please check the temperature of the baby with a thermometer. If the temperature i... Read Full »
Is it fine to use Polybion L and Trifer syrup along with cough medicines?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 1 year and 9 months old. She is suffering from a severe cough. We are using Codex plus and Montair Lc kid for a cough. Can we continue to use Polybion L and Trifer syrup along with cough medicines? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please temporarily stop Polybion L (Cyanocobalamin, L-lysine, etc.) and Trifer (elemental Iron) when you are giving cough medications. There is no harm that would occur but the child will be overburdened with medicines. Start these supplements after the child is well a... Read Full »
What is the reason for recurrent wet cough and running nose in a child?
Query: Hi doctor, My 2.5 years old is having a wet cough and running nose (no fever). It starts with a dry cough and in a day or two, converts to wet. The same process has been going on for a month. He stays healthy for 2 to 3 days and then falls sick. Advise medicine for current situation and supplements... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you are describing seems to be something like hyperreactive airway disease. In such cases, we initially give a trial of Montelukast for a few weeks to a month and look at the response. Based on the response, we may add steroids followed by inhalers (different combi... Read Full »