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Query: Hi doctor, My son is five years old. He looks small and thin when compared to his friends. He often gets sick with a cold and fever. I want to make my child healthy and strong. Could you please suggest a diet plan that improves my child’s health? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Balanced Meals: Ensure your child receives a well-balanced diet with various nutrients. Include foods from all food groups: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins (such as chicken, fish, beans, and lentils), and dairy or dairy alternatives. Fruits and Vegetab... Read Full »
What causes continuous eye allergy and irritation?
Query: Hi doctor, I have eye allergy for the past 1.7 years. I have consulted many doctors. I am using steroid eye drops too, but my eye allergy is still present. My eye irritates when it contact with blowing air, perfumes, air conditioner, strong odors, when I get cold and sometimes suddenly without any e... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems to be a generalized allergy with sneezing, cold eye symptoms and headache which could be due to sinusitis, pharyngitis and allergic conjunctivitis. This can be triggered either because of a drop in your anti-allergic immunity or any form of new exposure due to c... Read Full »
What are the recommended medicines to give my 2-year-old for cough and cold?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 2 years old and his weight is 24.2 lbs. He has a problem of cold and fever since last week. I consulted a doctor on iCliniq and he suggested tablet Combiflam thrice a day and Allegra 500 mg before sleeping. However, I took syrup of both and understand that the doctor would have ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. Fever for four days in a child with mild cough can be due to upper respiratory tract infection, typhoid, or malaria. Kindly do tests like CBC (complete blood count), malarial antigen test and Widal test. Give Syrup Ziprax (Cefixime) 0.1 f... 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 often catch cold. Please advise on preventive measures.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 34-year-old female living in a cold country for a long time. I frequently suffer from colds. Can you offer advice on ways to overcome and prevent cold symptoms in such a cold-weather environment? Are there specific precautions to stay healthy during the colder seasons? Additional... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I suggest the following measures: Make sure you wear weather-appropriate clothing at all times. Keep well hydrated. Build up on immunity. Take a healthy balanced diet. Take warm fluids during winter... Read Full »
How to boost immunity in my child who is suffering from a cold?
Query: Hello doctor, My child is 13 years old. He has been suffering from a common cold for a week. He is already taking medication to control it. But there is no relief. Are there specific nutrients or foods that can boost a child's immune system and help prevent the common cold? What hygiene habits sho... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Please improve your child's immune system to prevent the recurrence of colds and coughs. Avoid any oily or packaged foods. Make him practice some running and a few other exercises. Give him freshly prepared food only. Include green vegetab... Read Full »
Sinus cold has plugged my ear. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a sinus cold for two weeks. I have taken nasal spray. Now my right ear is plugged. How do I unplug it? Currently, I am taking Bupropion , Celexa, and Naproxen. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sinus congestion or attacks of sinusitis can lead to a sensation of blocked ears as the congested sinus passages tend to block out the eustachian tube at one end. You can try steam with menthol inhalation three times a day, along with Budesonide nasal spray one puff i... Read Full »
Why has the BCG spot turned red after a long time with cold and cough?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 11 months old. He is suffering from cough and cold, and his BCG spot has also turned red. He received his vaccination long back. Then why did it turn red now? He is currently on Levolin. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no issue with the BCG spot turning red at 11 months of age. It is alright. As long as it is not swelling up and ulcerating completely, it is fine. Sometimes, some children may scratch it making it red. In this regard, I would advise you to get the BCG scar eval... Read Full »
Why does my cold worsen during winters?
Query: Hi doctor, I am struggling, especially with the winter season hitting hard. I am an elderly person, and it feels like the cold weather is making everything worse. I have caught a nasty cold, and it is hitting me harder than usual and I am worried about potential complications. Are there any specific... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Keep well-hydrated. Take plenty of warm fluids. Wear weather-appropriate clothing. Warm water saline gargles. Steam inhalation. Take lots of green ... Read Full »
After getting wet in the rain yesterday, I got a fever. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 30 years old, and I weigh 85 kilograms. I got wet in the rain yesterday when I came home from work. I had a fever last night till now. Besides that, I cannot take medicine for cold and cough because I have an allergy to the medicine. But I do not know which medicine I am allergic be... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If this fever is due to a cold or because you were wet, it usually goes in two to three days. The medicine you are taking is good enough for fever and cold, but Paracetamol does not help if you develop any other symptoms. I would recommend you to do CBC (complete blood... Read Full »