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Will Z-Pak relieve my fever, coughs, and runny nose?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old male with ulcerative colitis since the age of 9. I woke up with a nasty fever, mucus filled coughs, and runny nose. I was curious how a Z-pack would affect me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The possibility of respiratory tract infection is more likely. You should definitely take Z pack (Azithromycin), no need to worry about this. Along with Z pack also, do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4 to 5 times a day. If it does... Read Full »
My mother has been experiencing a cough. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,This is regarding my mother, who is 70 years old. She does not have high blood pressure or diabetes. For the last three months, she has been experiencing a dry cough with white phlegm. There is no fever, throat pain, or difficulty swallowing. She does not have any breathing difficulties... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Based on your history and description, the possibility of either bronchitis or an underlying lung disease is more likely. Therefore, it is recommended to undergo a CT (computed tomography) scan of the lungs and a ... Read Full »
How to improve difficulty in breathing and an itchy nose?
Query: Hi doctor, I have difficulty breathing at night during sleeping hours, and a strange moaning sound comes as a cough always stuck in my throat with an itchy feeling in my nose. Coughing and sneezing have been happening for a long time. Recent blood tests show that I have high eosinophils. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. By your history and description possibility of allergic rhinitis with allergic bronchitis is more likely. So start Allegra (Montelukast and Fexofenadine) and Duonase nasal spray. I hope this information will help. Read Full »
How can I manage a persistent cough with breathlessness?
Query: Hello doctor,I recently had a sinus infection (2 weeks ago) and had taken antibiotics for five days. Now I have a persistent barky cough with exertion and trouble getting a deep breath. I also develop a cough while doing daily activities like talking, laughing, and climbing stairs. It feels like ast... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have gone through your detailed history, and from that, it is evident that this is an acute exacerbation of asthma. However, I want to know a few more things about your condition. 1. Do you have any allergies? 2. Have... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking tuberculosis medicines for three months and my reports are all clear. The doctor said that I am fine now but I should still complete the course so that I can resume my sexual activity with my partner. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have gone through the attachment (attachment hidden to protect the patient’s identity). I would suggest you not worry about anything and yes, you can resume sexual activity with your partner. I hope this helps ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have had cough and chest infections for a year on and off. I took antibiotics but the cough is persistent. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports you have attached. Your CT (computed tomography) scan is suggestive of TB (tuberculosis) which is a kind of infection. Was any sputum test for TB done? Have you taken any treatment for TB? Please reply to ... Read Full »
Query: I have been experiencing fever, body pain, and a headache since few days. I also have a cough and a cold, as well as an irritating sensation in my throat. Whenever I take paracetamol, my temperature goes down, but after six hours, it increases again. Currently, I am taking medication containing Meto... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided, there is a possibility of a viral upper respiratory tract infection being more likely. Therefore, I suggest you follow the treatment plan mentioned below for five days: Take a tablet... Read Full »
I have fever, cold and dry cough. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having fever since last 4 days, cold and dry cough. Medicines used are Paracetmol, Amoxycillin, age: 49 years. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Her WBC count is slightly lower. So, in my opinion, you should get chest X-ray done and Corona report. May I know what is Corona situation ... Read Full »
After medications, my sore throat and cough subsided with little fever. Is it Covid-19?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from coughing, throat infection from last week. At that time fever did not persist and also did not felt any chest pain. Two days later, I consulted with a doctor. He prescribed Cavidur 625, Montek LC, Ambrolite syrup and Betaline gargle solution. Since then throat infec... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should get done a chest x-ray and CBC (complete blood count). If both these are normal then no need to worry much. I hope this helps. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis-cough and runny nose. Using the tablet Prednisone 40 mg for six months and had all the side effects. I am a 76 years old female who is quite active. The second pulmonologist wants me to have a lung biopsy. Currently, I am not using any medic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello doctor, Yes, it is IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis). A pulmonologist is not sure it is following the same pattern and biopsy. The first-year internist did not follow up on the chest until the patient was brought to my attention radiologist asked for CT. Six months later I saw a pulmonolo... Read Full »