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What is the problem for having cough with white sputum?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a healthy person. I have a cough with white sputum production. I do not have a fever. I have done sputum culture. The result showed the presence of Pseudomonas. Do I need an antibiotic? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If there is a presence of Pseudomonas, then there can be an infection. Since you have a productive cough, you may need to take antibiotics. Please repeat the sputum culture if possible. Also, get a chest X-ray and full blood count done. It could help you to identify the... Read Full »
What to do if Levosure has not relieved me of my cough?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old male and I weigh 125 lbs. I am 5 feet 6 inches in height. My symptoms are a cough for one month. I am currently on tablet Levosure 500 mg, tablet Ventair 10 mg, and syrup Adovas. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you provided are typical findings of this season. If you have a productive cough which is yellowish or greenish, it indicates a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract. It could be a case of bronchitis and Levofloxacin should work. Consult your spe... Read Full »
Why do I have cough even after taking medications for flu?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with type B flu eight days ago. I am not having a fever, body aches, or chills. Instead, I have a cough and congestion. My doctor prescribed me Tamiflu for the infection, considering my stomach issues. She told me I would probably need other medications like Mucinex an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Greenish sputum usually means a superadded bacterial infection along with the viral flu. You need proper prescription antibiotics to treat that, and unless you are put on an appropriate antibiotic, the infection will li... Read Full »
What is the reason for having cough for a long duration?
Query: Hi doctor, My partner is 53 years old. She is suffering from a severe cough for a few days. Though she has the problem for a long time, it always becomes fine after some days. But this time she is not getting relief. She visited a doctor, and several tests were done. Currently, she is taking Periflo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These symptoms are caused due to the nodule present in the lungs. It could be benign and harmless. But at this age, every nodule must be observed if there are symptoms especially. The nodule... Read Full »
I have cold, cough and chest pain. What can I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been very cold for weeks. I have a runny nose, my body hurts, I have a cough, and a few days ago I had chest pains that lasted some minutes. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have caught a cold alright. Is there any fever? Also, is the cough productive? If there is no productive cough and no fever, then you probably have a post nasal drip associated with the rhinitis, hence a chronic dry cough. It could also be tracheitis, in which case... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from cough, cold, fever, and throat infection since yesterday. I took a tablet of Crocin, but I got no relief. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. You seem to be suffering from a cold with tonsilitis. It is commonly viral but may be complicated by superadded bacterial infection. If it is a viral infection, it will resolve on its own. By taking tablet Paraceta... Read Full »