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As wearing masks interferes with my breathing, is it necessary to wear them to prevent COVID-19?
Query: Hello doctor,In my society, no one wears a mask. I do not know who is vaccinated and who is not. Though I used to wear a mask, I have refrained from it now. I tried wearing it, but it interferes with my breathing. Are masks still necessary? Will there be further COVID-19 waves? If it occurs, will it... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If one is vaccinated for two doses and possibly a booster dose, and if such a person is affected by COVID-19, it is more likely to be a milder infection. The occurrence of further COVID waves depends upon the presence of a mutated, transmissible, and pathogenic virus... Read Full »
What is the chance of acquiring Coronavirus from asymptomatic patients?
Query: Hello doctor, What are the symptoms for asymptomatic people? How fast does their illness spread? And how can you prevent from being infected? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry I did not get you. You are questioning about which disease symptoms? Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been facing a significant issue with dark circles for the past seven to eight years. While they occasionally lighten, they have never completely disappeared. I am in desperate need of a solution for this problem. I have attempted various home remedies, but none of them have been... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that, dark circles under the eyes, also known as periocular hyperpigmentation, are a common cosmetic concern. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can occur due to continuous rubbing of t... Read Full »
Could I be infected with herpes virus and be asymptomatic?
Query: Hi doctor,My partner has an oral cold sore. In our six months of dating, this is the first one she has got. We have been sexually active for these six months, but I never had a cold sore. I understand transmission is lower when there is not an active outbreak, but I want to better understand the asy... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Generally, infections causing sore throat and cold are acquired over a short period of time. Also, most of the immunocompetent persons and young persons like you shed off the virus in five to seven days. Asymptomatic carrier cases are very low. Even if you are an asympto... Read Full »
Will prolonged use of face mask cause discomfort within the mouth?
Query: Hi doctor, I am experiencing some discomfort within my tongue or mouth. I started a new job before two weeks. To build awareness of COVID-19, I gave face masks and leaflets to the local residents near my home. As the job seems to be with risk, it is necessary to take all the precautions. I usually w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your job nature, you need to perform some laboratory tests to exclude COVID-19 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronovirus 2) infection. You need to do CBC (complete blood count), D-dimer, serum ferritin, and CRP (C-reactive protein). Wearing face masks ... Read Full »
Does wearing a mask result in more mucus attacks in vasomotor rhinitis patients?
Query: Hi doctor, I have vasomotor rhinitus. At certain times of the year, I just go off and get cups of mucus or when it gets really humid. And if I do not take my nose sprays, it builds up so much that I throw it up. I just call these mucus attacks. The question is, when I wear a mask, I am getting a lot... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, vasomotor rhinitis can definitely increase when you wear a mask. The reasons are plenty depending on the situation. If you happen to wear a disposable n95 mask that has completed its half-life of approx 250 hours, the mask starts becoming counterproductive and can... Read Full »
I am at risk of COVID-19 due to overweight with high BP. What precautions should I follow?
Query: Hi doctor, My question is about COVID-19. I am very worried about this virus. I am 29 years old and my job is essential so I am still out in the field. I am overweight and take medications for high blood pressure including Lisinopril and Metoprolol. Everything I read said this puts me at way more of... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Certain important points that can be put to good use by you: 1. Wear a surgical mask or an N95 mask (it is a little suffocating) when you go out to work. 2. Make sure to not touch any part of your face, ears, or head after touching any object outside your house. If yo... Read Full »
Do I need to wear N95 masks to college every day?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a college going student in my twenties. I am in a situation to wear masks daily. How frequently can I reuse the N95 mask? Is switching to cloth masks or surgical masks as effective as N95? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Cloth masks are not as effective as N95. It depends on your workplace. If you are a healthcare provider, you need to use N95; if you are an employee going to the office, you can use a reusable cloth mask. Thank you. Read Full »
How long can a tuberculosis patient spread the bacteria?
Query: Hi doctor, I spent about three hours with my relative's family today as there was a family emergency at my relative's family side. One of my relatives has had TB for several years now and is on medication. I am not sure at what stage the TB is for that relative. He is not too seriously sick. He goe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have recently come in close contact with a TB (tuberculosis) patient for three hours, and you want to know the risk of being infected. A person can transmit TB to others before a TB diagnosis. A person wit... Read Full »
How should I disinfect the parcels arriving home during pandemic?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been reading about the duration of time SARS-CoV-2 is expected to be viable on various surfaces. The report from the US NIH gives numbers like 24 hours on cardboard, four hours on copper, three days on plastic, three hours as an aerosol, etc. Recently, a report from the CDC se... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it appears that the virus does survive on different surfaces for extended periods as the primary source of transmission is droplets and the incubation period is highly variable from 3-11 days. For protecting yourself from the infection that could be transmit... Read Full »