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Why does asthma flare up occur in kids inspite of treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My 4-year-old daughter has asthma. She was diagnosed with a moderate asthma flare at urgent care four days ago. Flovent was increased to 88 mcg twice daily, Albuterol 2.5 mg every four hours for 48 hours and Prednisolone 15 mg/one teaspoon one and a half tablespoon once daily for five ... Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, it is very clear that your daughter has asthma exacerbation. It can be because of an ear infection or viral infection in the airways. As you said in spite of antibiotics, oral steroids and frequent nebulization it is not under control. She needs... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old male 380 lbs. I have asthma and anxiety but for the past few days it has been really hard to breathe and I have severe pain under my left rib cage my back I have taken an Advair emergency inhaler, Singulair Ativan, and breathing treatment today, and still have a tigh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You have an exacerbation of asthma and probably gastritis along with it. Firstly, the Advair inhaler is to be continued on a long term, with two puffs to be taken twice a day. This is a slow and long-acting inhaler. For... Read Full »
What is the treatment for cough and breathing problem?
Query: Hello doctor,For the last 15 days, my mother is facing problems while breathing due to the current weather condition here in our place. There is too much pollution, humid weather and it is also rainy season here. She was having cold earlier, but that has been treated. Right now she is having little ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello Sir, Welcome to icliniq.com. Asthma has many triggers. They are cold weather, dust, mist, rain and as you said, pollution is also a cause. Since her symptoms do not come down with Deriphyllin, I am suggesting the following. She needs one antibiotic to completely remove the pathogen. Also so... Read Full »