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I am concerned about my son's recurrent cold. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am concerned about my son’s health. He is 14 years old and has been getting cold every once in two to three months. We mostly give him over-the-counter cold medications, and his symptoms get relieved. However, I am worried that these medications might cause harm. What are the best rem... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. With the symptoms you mentioned, the primary problem appears to be seasonal allergies. Taking over-the-counter medications every time there is an upper respiratory allergic inflammation will invite resistance to those medications and unnecess... Read Full »
My sleep is disturbed due to nostril blockage. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 73-year-old male. Due to nostril blockages at night, my sleep is limited to around two hours at a time. I then turn over and the other nostril blocks and get around two hours of sleep. I use an inhaler which works for a short while. Please advise what I can do. I usually get aro... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. I understand your concerns. The nasal block is a common issue, and it is usually due to allergy and increase in the winter season. Also, there is Aspirin-induced nasal block and it should be excluded. I suggest Physiomer nasal spray before be... Read Full »
Why my 1.1 years old baby often gets cold and cough?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 1.1 years old and she weights around 18.7 lbs. For the last couple of months she gets cold and cough for every 10 days. We are not using any medication. Let us know if we have to get her tested. Is this is really a concern. Apart from this, she is very active and has no oth... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. This is common in children in this age group. 2. Due to the seasonal variation, children of this age group are prone to get upper respiratory infections especially children who are bottle fed. 3. You should only be worried if your child develops fever persistentl... Read Full »
I have a recurring cold, cough, and bad throat. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 51. I frequently (once in six months or so) go through a cycle of a bad throat, and cold followed by a severe cough (really severe and aggravates further when I am in areas like closed AC) which lasts for a minimum of two weeks. Even if I consult a doctor and take prescribed medi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These are usually seasonal viral infections like influenza. What happens is during infection, the virus causes damage to the cells of the throat and your windpipe. Healing of which will take around three weeks. So, even if your symptoms of fever or sore throat are go... Read Full »
My son has a severe dry cough which worsens at night. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 5.6 years old. He is having dry cough for the last 8 to 10 weeks. It is very often worse at night. Also, he had a bad ulcer and pain. He also had a dry cough twice last year, but not this bad. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, that the cough is more at night and lasts for a long time this seems to be a case of hyperactive airway disease. This disease causes problems, mainly during changes in weather and lasts till the age of up to 8 years to maximum 12 years in childre... Read Full »
Please provide some details about the Cromotop inhaler.
Query: Hi doctor, My son, who is 15 years old, suffers from seasonal allergy during spring and autumn months. He has to take Levolin inhaler several times a day and Budecort inhaler as well during the period. Sometimes, he also has to take Montair tablets. I heard about inhaler Cromotop 2 mg, which prevent... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your son is suffering from seasonal allergies, and he needs to take inhaler. You can take Budecort without worry for a short term. One thing you always remember that after taking each puff make sure your son rinse his mouth properly to avoid fungal infection. Before you... Read Full »
Why does my face look weird during the change in seasons?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an issue. Every time when the season changes, my face becomes bloated and lips become chapped and nose becomes wider. It resides for at least two months. Even after exercising, I experience the same issue. It does not hurt but makes me look weird. I am not able to figure out wha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. When the season changes, you get these troubles right? Could you describe more? Widening of the nose - Does it mean the nose becomes larger? Which area of the nose? The bony area at the top of the nose or the soft area towards the bottom of the nose? Do you have a pi... Read Full »
How to cure chronic colds and coughs due to weather changes?
Query: Hello doctor, During months when the seasons change, such as autumn and spring, my wife suffers from a cough and cold. After vigorous times, fresh blood arises with a cough. She also takes cough syrup, Tranexa 500 (Tranexamic acid), and antibiotics. It is cured but resurfaced again with the weather ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It sounds like she may be experiencing respiratory issues that are exacerbated during seasonal changes. The coughing with fresh blood is concerning and she should seek immediate medical attention if this occurs again.... Read Full »
I have tightness in my throat. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an old prescription from my doctor, which I have not renewed yet. I have 5 mg Levocetirizine (Xyzall) and Singulair (Montelukast) 5 mg. My question is whether the 5 mg is the correct dosage for an adult regarding seasonal allergies, as my pharmacist has told me that this is a ch... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Seasonal hay fever allergies can cause tightness of the throat and sometimes even the chest. The correct dosage of montelukast sodium is 10 mg for an adult. The correct dosage of Levocetirizine hydrochloride is 5 mg for an adult. The dosage of plain cetirizine for an a... Read Full »
I live in high altitude and I feel itching around my mouth in monsoon. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I live at high altitude with mostly dry climate except during the monsoon, before this monsoon kicked I felt itching around and near my lips and mouth and later that day the skin darkened. Please advice. Read Full »
Dr. M. A. Toyeb, Nazma Parveen
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query and here is my opinion. Itching and darkening of the skin around the mouth can be due to varied reasons like allergies, dermatitis, extremely dry, and cold weather. In your case, it is likely the last reason. I would advise you to use a... Read Full »