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My father is suffering from knee pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My father, who is 48 years old, is suffering from knee pain. He has a grade 3 tear of the posterior horn medial meniscus. What kind of medication does he need to take?Please suggest.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest him to take the following tablets: A combination of Ibuprofen and Paracetamol twice for 10 days after food. Tablet Rabeprazole 20 mg once for 10 days before food. A combination of calcium and vitamin D3 supplements once for 3... Read Full »
Why do I have difficulty breathing along with a headache almost every day?
Query: Hi doctor, I have difficulty in breathing along with headaches every day. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your medical history and CBC (complete blood count) report) (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your CBC does not show any significant abnormal values. Slight deviations are seen and they are insignificant. Regarding breathing diffi... Read Full »
Why does my bedridden father cough even after giving nebulizer?
Query: Hi doctor,My father is 82 years old. Currently, he is in bed. We use pads for him. He eats well, but he has a cough. So we give him a nebulizer twice daily, but now while nebulization, we can hear the sound of his cough. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This cough sound is not precisely cough but a wheeze (what we call it in medical language). Wheeze is a prevalent feature of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease- bronchial asthma). This could also be a sputum collection in the airway. Is there a previous histo... Read Full »
What is the problem for having chronic allergy with frequent cough and cold?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from a chronic allergy. I have a frequent cough and cold. I am using Montelukast sodium and Levocetirizine. It prevents the symptoms. But when I stop taking it, the cough gets increased. Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, it is clear that you are suffering from allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma. To confirm it, you have to do a spirometry test that is PFT (pulmonary function test). If it is significant, then you must take a regular inhaler treatment. Montelukast an... Read Full »
I have weakness, dizziness, chest discomfort and tremors? Why?
Query: Hello doctor, It started with loose motions 15 days ago and a slight fever for a few minutes, followed by severe sweating. Loose motions were controlled with some medications. After five days, suddenly, I had whole-body flushing where the whole body felt hot from inside. It started from the head, ch... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. All complaints except allergic rhinitis appear to be related to anxiety and depression. Just relax. You are normal as far as your body is concerned. You can continue your depression medications. I suggest taking Fluticasone (Fluticasone propionate) nasal spray, one... Read Full »
Kindly suggest medicine for my 4-year-old baby’s cough and cold.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a girl child who is 4 years old and weighs around 35.27 Ibs. She has been having cough and cold for the past 7 days and cannot sleep well during the night. I have been giving her Ambroxol syrup for the past 4 days, and I gave her Allerkid last night. What medication can I give h... Read Full »
Dr. Radela Yvonne L. Ramos-cortes
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Does the patient have any fever? Is the patient a known asthmatic or with food and drug allergies? How was the response to Ambroxol and Allerkid? The cough and cold may be due to an infection (viral or bacterial), an allergy, or an asthma attack, among other possible... Read Full »
I am COVID positive. Can steroids help me in relieving my wheeze and phlegm?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 46-years-old with 200 lbs in weight and 5'6 feet in height. I have been COVID positive for the past four days. I have been asthmatic since the age of three. Now, I have wheezing and phlegm with minimal nose drainage. Wheezing is not easing up with rescue inhalers. But I can do everyd... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. No need to worry. This COVID is mild and just like regular flu. It is not causing any severe illness. Secondly, your bronchial asthma is worsening, and you will need low-dose steroids to control it. I suggest the following medications help yo... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter, who is 3.8 years old, has been suffering from asthma since one year. She suffers weekly once or fortnightly. As per doctor prescription, I am giving her Asthalin (four times a day), Budecort (twice a day) and Montair LC Kid one tablet per day for the last three months. We had... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. I understand your situation and agony, but just be patient. Your child will overcome this as she grows old. 2. I hope there is a family history of asthma in either father or mother's family, as this is a somewhat hereditary. 3. There is no complete cure for asth... Read Full »
How can I get treated for my constant cough and snoring?
Query: Hi doctor, From last few days, I have been facing cold. Cold is my common friend due to allergy. The friendship is almost 8 years old. I have been using tablet Levocetirizine when required. In this recent episode of cold attack, I am having irritating cough. It even wakes me up at night. At the tim... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. I appreciate you for uploading the sound clip (attachment removed to protect patient identity) which is a really helpful move. Read Full »
Is it safe to take my blood pressure and asthma medicines on a long-term basis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am taking Montair LC, Deriphyllin 150 mg, Losar H, Aztor 10 mg, and Seroflo 250 inhaler for ten years for blood pressure, asthma, and cholesterol. Kindly guide me on whether it is suitable to take these medicines for a longer period. Moreover, any substitutes available for these medi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from hypertension, bronchial asthma, and hypercholesterolemia for the last ten years. You have been taking Montair LC, Deriphyllin, Losar H, Aztor, Seroflo 250 inhal... Read Full »