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Kindly let me know in detail about Mycoplasma pneumonia.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. How will my past health affect my chances of getting sick with Mycoplasma pneumonia, especially with the recent disease outbreak? Can you help me understand how respiratory infections work and how they are related to my overall health experience? I had a COVI... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to help you get the best medical advice. Actually, if a healthy person had some chronic infection in the past, and if their immune system is weak, then the chance of getting a new infection increases. But if you recover completely, then you will n... Read Full »
What is the role of monoclonal antibodies in COVID-19?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old woman, and interested in understanding more about monoclonal antibodies in the context of COVID-19. Can you provide information on how monoclonal antibodies work, their effectiveness in treating or preventing COVID-19, and any considerations or precautions associated... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Our body has an immune system that particularly produces antibodies. The antibodies fight against infections like viral infections or any other serious infections. The monoclonal antibodies work in the same pattern. It is like we are giving e... Read Full »
What medicines can be taken for COVID-19 vaccine-induced symptoms?
Query: Hi doctor, Can you please tell me if I can take tablet Napra-D 250 mg for the symptoms of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as nausea, vomiting, headache? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Usually, no other medicine is given after the COVID-19 vaccine, and it depends on when you took the vaccine. However, you can take tablet Dolo 650 mg (Paracetamol) to relieve your migraine. 1) Can you please tell me when did you take the COVI... Read Full »
Is it dangerous to take the COVID-19 vaccine with superficial wounds?
Query: Hi doctor, While I was riding the motorcycle yesterday, the wheels lost adherence at a roundabout, and I fell. Luckily, only my knees made contact with the ground, and now I have a tiny wound on my right knee and a bigger one on my left knee. After going home, the first thing I did was wash the wou... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. First of all, this wound does not affect the vaccine, so if you plan to get a vaccine, you can proceed. Secondly, the yellow coating is due to granulation, which is a healing process of the wound. Or else there might... Read Full »
Who should not take the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 54 years old. She had a minor operation a few years ago and was under some medicines, including Paracetamol. She then developed an allergic reaction to Paracetamol that manifested as swelling of the body and lasted for several days. She consulted a doctor and took some medici... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. I suggest you repeat the allergic test and then take the COVID-19 Vaccines (Coronavirus Disease-2019). That will be a better idea because if she is sensitive to any other medicine, there might be severe side eff... Read Full »
Can a person allergic to alcohol take the COVID-19 vaccine?
Query: Hi doctor, Though I am allergic to wines and alcohol, I have been consuming alcohol for 30 years. Also, I am taking heart medicines and blood thinner. For the last three years, my allergy has worsened. And recently, I found that I am allergic to clove, cinnamon, etc. How to treat this? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Yes, it can be treated. But once you are allergic to some product or food, the best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid that particular food or product. Allergy is a sign or warning that you should n... Read Full »
What is the normal oxygen saturation level?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is tested positive for COVID-19, as per the RT-PCR laboratory report today. Initially, he had a fever measuring 100°F three days back. He took tablet Calpol 650 only once. After this, his temperature subsided, and the fever did not recur. He complained of losing a partial sens... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), which is positive. The virus load is mild, so do not worry. It is good that he does not have severe symptoms. Please keep him in... Read Full »
Is social withdrawal due to the COVID-19 pandemic the right decision?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 23-year-old male and an asthmatic. Although it is mostly under control, I am still in a higher risk group for contracting the virus. I was facing a dilemma and was wondering if I could get a doctor's advice. I am a stage actor who has to decide on withdrawing from a show I am suppos... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a risk if the area comes under the contaminated zone. Because without a mask, there is always a risk even if social distancing is maintained. When someone positive with the virus passes through or goes from the same place, there are high chances of getting an i... Read Full »
Can a sore throat mean a COVID-19 infection?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 43 years old. I am have a itchy throat, and rarely once a day I get a cough due to it for the last four days. I do not have a fever, cold, running nose, or any pain in the throat while swallowing. I have not had any contact with a COVID-19 positive patient. I am at my home only. I g... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. It can be due to common flu or throat infection caused by other bacterial infections, so do not worry, as you have mentioned that you were not in contact with a COVID-19 positive patient. You can take the following ... Read Full »
Can a thigh joint pain be caused due to hospitalization for COVID-19 infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 66-year-old male. I recovered from COVID-19 one and a half months ago. I was hospitalized for 24 days in ICU due to COVID-19 and pneumonia in both lungs. I have been facing problems above the thigh joint (lower back pain). Please advise. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This pain can be a nerve pain or muscle pain as you have mentioned that you have lower back pain and leg pain, so most probably associated with the nerve. May be due to long-term hospitalized and sleeping in the same position. Can you please tell me what medicines yo... Read Full »