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I am suffering from persistent cough and wheezing. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 50-year-old female, and over the past few weeks, I have been experiencing severe cough, greasy stools, and wheezing. I am concerned if this could be related to cystic fibrosis, as I have recently become aware of its implications. Could you provide a brief overview of cystic fibrosis... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your health concerns. Please rest assured that I am here to provide support. Based on your symptoms, it seems like you may be experiencing acute pneumonia rather than cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that primarily affect... Read Full »
How to taper the dose of Montair LC in a 5-year-old kid?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter 5 years old and having allergic cold symptoms sneezing, irritation of eyes, nose, and wheezing in some occasions. Our pediatrician prescribed Montair-LC kid syrup one teaspoon daily. Given for three months. I want to stop the medicine but the doctor suggested to give it on ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your child might have airway reactive disease, it suggests she is having airway reactive problems or allergy to some substance. The best plan of action will be to give Montelukast sodium 4 mg tablet in the night time. Give Salbutamol syrup half a teaspoon once daily ... Read Full »
What could be the reason for wheezing and chest congestion with post nasal drip?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 49 years old. I am a non-smoker. My father was a chain smoker and I lived with him for 19 years. Before four months, I developed a mild case of pneumonia. As a part of this, I developed a wheeze on my lower right lung. Since that time, I have had varying degrees of mild to moderat... Read Full »
Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you tell me how often do these symptoms come? Do you have any cough sputum production, shortness of breath, chest pain? Do you have palpitations? Do you have a fever? How long do the symptoms last? Are these persistent and are there any exacerbating factors? What i... Read Full »
I am an asthmatic seeking expert advise. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I was diagnosed with asthma recently. I would like to know what are typical environmental triggers for asthma are. How can one identify the signs and symptoms of an asthma attack? What are the different asthma medications and inhalers available for short-term ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Common environmental triggers for asthma include: 1. Air pollution: Smog, dust, and other air pollutants can irritate the airways and trigger asthma symptoms. 2. Allergens: Pollen, mold spores, pet dander, a... Read Full »
My hypertensive father is having wheezing and breathlessness. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My 57-year-old father has been dealing with hypertension using Metoprolol for the past eight years. However, he has recently been experiencing symptoms such as persistent coughing with mucus, breathlessness (especially during physical activities), and wheezing over the last few months.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I am sorry to hear about the severe symptoms your father is having. To me you should send him to see a cardiologist first to rule out any possible aggravation of his heart problems. Next, his respiratory system shou... Read Full »
I am dealing with persistent respiratory symptoms. Please help.
Query: Hello, I am a 45-year-old male and have been dealing with persistent symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness for the past few months. I am concerned about the root cause of these symptoms and if there are effective methods to treat them. I would like to know if thi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your health concerns, and I am here to assist you. Based on the symptoms you have described, there is a possibility that you may be experiencing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive lung condition associated with breathing difficu... Read Full »
Do I have a risk for lung cancer due to wheezing?
Query: Hello doctor, Given my family history, could I be at risk for lung cancer? My mother had tuberculosis and later died of lung cancer at 85. I am 36, married, and experiencing wheezing issues since age 23, initially as allergies. I get severe coughing and sneezing after marriage but have not taken any... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. When a person is infected with tuberculosis, they typically experience symptoms such as sweating, weight loss, and frequent cough with bleeding. These symptoms manifest after contracting tuberculosis. In your case, the chance... Read Full »
I have asthma and taking Fasenra. Will it help?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 16-year-old female and have been dealing with wheezing and asthma issues since childhood. I have heard about Fasenra (Benralizumab) and wonder if it could be a beneficial option for treating asthma at my age. I am interested in learning more about its effectiveness and the positive... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thanks for reaching out with iCliniq. I read your query and understand your concern. Indeed, Fasenra (Benralizumab) is an FDA-approved biologic medication for the treatment of severe asthma in individuals aged 12 years and older. It targets interleukin-5 (IL-5), a protein involved in the infl... Read Full »
I am having frequent acidity-induced wheezing and vomiting. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,Medical history symptoms:It starts with coughing when lying down and progresses to heartburn due to acidity.Occasional severe acid reflux leads to vomiting until the stomach is empty.Subsequently, wheezing sets in, especially after vomiting, impacting lying down but not breathing while sit... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am your physician today to help in the process. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. Treatment plan: Follow the below instructions: Dexilant Levosulpiride Claritin Gargling with mouthwash Ci... Read Full »
How is daytime work better than night shifts?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 38 year old male. I am overweight. For past 10 days, I feel tiresome. I am taking tablet Nurokind-LC 1-0-0 and capsule Adliv Forte 1-0-1 for the past four days. Now, I am feeling better but not 100%. I suspect UTI, but not tested yet. I have asthma from childhood. Initially, I used... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. God created us in manner that we should work for 8 hours, rest for 8 hours and sleep for 8 hours. When we change this pattern it may lead to many diseases like migraine, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, etc. Why you are not getting sleep on time? Are you doing night ... Read Full »