Allergies develop due to the body's exaggerated immune response to a potential allergen, and anyone can develop allergies to anything at any point in life. Some allergies are short-lasting, while some allergies prevail for more extended periods. Pollens, dust, shellfish, insect bites, latex, peanuts, animal fur, fungal molds, household items containing chemicals like detergents, floor cleaners, etc., are some potential allergens causing allergic reactions like stuffy or runny nose, itching, swelling, wheeze, rashes, etc.
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I have had a dry cough for two months. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35 year old male. I am experiencing dry cough for last 2 months. I visited local doctors two weeks back and they have suggested Deriphyllin R twice a day, Azithral A once a day and Allrite once a day for 5 days. But the cough returned after the course completed. I had slight press... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your blood levels show slightly higher eosinophil count. It indicates that you have a tendency to develop allergies. I have some questions for you please answer it for my better help. Do you live in or travel through dusty areas regularly? Do you have pets at home? Do yo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My 47-month-old son has been taking a brand's drink for children in mixed fruit flavor for 20 days now. Since 10 days he got rashes all over his body. There has been no change in diet otherwise. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There could be many causes of rash and many foods or drinks can be responsible for it. What is the nature of rash and areas involved and are there hives? You may try by stopping the drink for two to three days and sear... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, Below my belly button is an area of white pimples that appear to contain fluid. They do not pop when I touch and clean them. At first, there were only a few of them, but now the patch is expanding. They have been here for twelve months or such. Except for a cat allergy, I do not have ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It seems to be molluscum contagiosum, caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus, in this lesions present with central umbilication (a depression similar to that of the navel present at the center of any lesion) are pr... Read Full »
What to do for eczema presenting with allergies?
Query: Hi doctor,I have eczema with allergies. It appears as milia. It is present on my eyelids, undereye, half of my face, and severely on my chin. Now my chin and cheek are discolored. There is dryness and it seems to be like psoriasis after using Fluticasone propionate and Desonide .05. The fresh small ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from eczema patches on the face. You have tried using topical steroid creams and now your skin has become dry with bumps. It seems that you have developed acne-like lesions due to long term use of steroid creams. A fungal infection can also develop due... Read Full »