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I have discomfort in my lungs after strenuous work. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 50 years old. I fixed an issue in my attic last week. The work was strenuous but lasted ten minutes. I did not wear a mask. My home dates from 1923, and the insulation is in rock wool. All unchanged since being built, the mold and or fibers deeply penetrated my lungs, and I have ... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in and, I understand your concern. From what you mentioned, most likely, you have an allergic reaction to the materials you have been exposed to. You should not worry about it as a permanent effect is less likely as you have not been exposed for a... Read Full »
My chronic cough is worsening due to climate change. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been dealing with a chronic cough for nearly a year. At first, I attempted to manage it with home remedies, which had worked in the past. However, this time, they did not offer any relief. About 8 months ago, I decided to see a chest specialist. After taking medication for a mont... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through all your details and appreciate your concern. It sounds like you have been dealing with a chronic cough for quite some time and have already received medical attention. Here are a few sugge... Read Full »
My son frequently catches colds. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am looking for answers to certain questions regarding my son's health. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Kindly let me know what questions you have in your mind. Read Full »
My son has asthma, which is not getting better. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My son is 13 years old. We are based in Greater Noida which is in the outskirts of Delhi.Since he was five years old he as been suffering from asthma whenever there is season change during March/April and October during which he generally starts getting allergic cold. I used to earlier... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems your son is suffering from bronchial asthma. It is known to aggravate with seasonal changes. You need to understand that by nebulizing him regularly, he will get dependent on nebulizers. In my opinion, he should be nebulized with the doses you are alr... Read Full »
My son has had a cough for three days. Please help.
Query: Hi, My one year old son has been coughing for 3 days now. I spoke to his paediatrician. She asked me to give him bromhexine and kofarest. I tried both but it did not work. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. For cough in a one year old child, the given medications by his paediatrician are sufficient. But before giving cough medication, I suggest you to take him for an examination by the doctor to look for any signs of throat infection and to examine his lungs to look for a... Read Full »
My diabetic mother is diagnosed with moderate obstructive lung disease. Kindly suggest treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 62 years old. She is a diabetic on OHA and under good glycemic control. She weighs about 123.46 pounds. She is suffering from a dry cough for four months now. The chest X-ray is normal and the ENT consultation also ruled out any local cause. She complained of a tickling se... Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the PFT (pulmonary function test) report of your mother. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Let me tell you first that the PFT test is not done properly as the post-test is done immediately only after four minutes of the pre-test. Ideally, w... Read Full »
What is the treatment for inhaling drywall dust?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a question in regards to pulmonology and exposure to crystalline silica. I have done a ton of research on the internet regarding this subject and probably know as much as anyone can know based solely on internet information. So I am hoping someone with a more advanced knowledge ... Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have surfed your links and understood your problem in detail. (attachments removed to protect patient identity) After silica exposure you are suffering from what is called as acute silicosis. Acute silicosis results from short term exposure to very large amo... Read Full »
22 months old baby has congestion while sleeping. Can I give Levolin?
Query: Hi doctor, My 22-months-old baby was suffering from a cold and mild cough for 10 days. Both have subsided. I gave her Cetrizine and Crocin for three days. Now she has congestion while sleeping. We met the doctor and he has put her on Allegra and Azee 100. Can I give Levolin too? Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If there are nasal congestion and wheeze, yes Levolin (Levosalbutamol) nebulization will be a better option. If only congestion is there no wheezing then, give her Nasiclear drops in each nostril (two drops) in the night and plain saline nebulization. Focus on her im... Read Full »
I have wheezing, cough, and loss of smell these past few days. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old male. I have wheezing, cough, and loss of smell the past few days. I am a nonsmoker. I took an X-ray and spirometry test. I would like to consult a doctor to clarify the results accordingly. Please give me your opinion on this. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Based on your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), your chest X-ray seems normal. Pulmonary function testing (PFT) shows moderate obstructive defect with good bronchodilator reversibili... Read Full »
My 5-year-old daughter often gets cold, cough, and wheezing. How to get it treated?
Query: Hello doctor, My 5-year-old daughter often gets cold, cough, and end up with a fever and slight wheezing. No history of wheezing in the family. What test and medication have to be done for wheezing? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your child may be tending to develop asthma and allergy. When investigating the child with wheezing, it is better to get her clinically examined by the pediatrician or a pediatric pulmonologist. The tests required include a chest x-ray and complete blood count in most... Read Full »