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My pregnant wife is suffering from cough and nose block. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 26 weeks pregnant and she is suffering from cold and cough for the past two days. Also, she is having a chronic nose block from her 12th week and using nasal spray for relief. She is finding it very hard to sleep for the past two days because of continuous cough. Her cough is w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Any infection is not good for pregnant women. Please confirm if your wife has any fever. Meanwhile, you can take the following measures to help her feel comfortable; Give cough syrup two teaspoons thrice a day. Honey and ginger cough lozenges once in two hours. Give gin... Read Full »
What does the vaporizer contain that helps to clean the deposits out of our lungs?
Query: Hello doctor,I had a staphylococcus infection for about six months it is a nerve bacteria. I lost long hydration it is only returned to about the five-minute level one reason I believe was I was on Soviclor tablets. I went off the pills after they were outgassing medication through my lungs, and the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post, staphylococcus is not a nerve bacteria but can affect the brain which possibly you are having had and is treated for a maximum of six weeks followed by prophylaxis (prevention) in some patients who have chances of getting infectious again. S... Read Full »
Enterogermina mistakenly added in the nebulizer. Is it dangerous?
Query: Hello doctor, I put Enterogermina in the nebulizer by mistake and gave it to my 20-month-old baby. Is it dangerous? He is taking a cough syrup and an antibiotic. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Enterogermina (anti-diarrheic microorganisms, multiantibiotic-resistant Bacillus clausii) is a probiotic that is available in a capsule form and a solution form. It is used as a treatment for diarrhea that is acute or chronic. I believe it will not cause any harm in ... Read Full »
Please suggest treatment for a 2-month-old baby suffering from dry cough.
Query: Hi doctor, My son is two months old and he is suffering with dry cough over the last three days. We consulted local doctor and he advised TA-65 capsule which can be taken by mixing one capsule of distilled water. He advised to use this mixture for three days. My question is how exactly does TA-65 wo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your kid is probably suffering from some throat infection or lung infection (respiratory infection). TA - 65 is a telomerase activator, it comes in capsule form. It is used to boost immune system, skin and given for sexual improvement. It has no role in cough and it... Read Full »
Are my baby's symptoms normally seen with bronchiolitis?
Query: Hi doctor, My 9 months old baby had a high fever, cough, and cold. Initially, it was the fever that was concerning. Later the cough was severe and hospitalized for bronchiolitis. He was put on a nebulizer and after three days his condition has improved. So, the doctor suggested moving from the nebul... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms that your child has been suggestive of bronchiolitis. In bronchiolitis, nebulization needs to be given for five to seven days; usually, the child recovers in seven days. Your child was discharged from the hospital and developed respiratory distress after c... Read Full »
Can a drop in temperature exacerbate my asthma attacks?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old woman. I have had asthma for 12 years. I get exacerbations due to cold temperatures. The temperatures have started to drop at the place I currently stay, and I am scared that I might have an unexpected episode. Also, I have left my nebulizer at my parents' place and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your question. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. You can prefer a mesh nebulizer or an ultrasonic nebulizer; however, the ultrasonic type is the best. I hope this helps. Kindly get back in case of further questions. I wish you good he... Read Full »
Can asthma be permanently cured?
Query: Hi doctor, My son aged four years and four months is premature by birth at 34 weeks. His current weight is 34.17 pounds. He always used to get a cough and sometimes fever at intervals of every two to three months, especially during the last year. However, there is no other visible physical or mental... Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Though your son is premature, it does not matter with the present illness. Let me first clarify to you that he is suffering from bronchial asthma. And anyone can have asthma without any family history. So, it is not necessary to always run in families. To confirm the d... Read Full »
Should I take antibiotics for postnasal drip and tickle cough?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been using a Levalbuterol nebulizer for a cough. I accidentally had some soap residue left in the nebulizer, and I used it for a minute before realizing this. Should I be very concerned? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think you should be worried about it, if it would have been in more concentration, your body would have reacted in the form of sneezing as a protective mechanism. You can continue nebulization, but be careful in the future, if the cough does not subside in a ... Read Full »
How can fever and a continuous dry cough be treated in a kid?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is having a fever for the last five days and has dipped slowly from 102.5 F to 100.4 F in five days. The fever is backed up by a cough also. For the last 36 hours, he is having a continuous dry cough for which our physician suggested Levolin syrup half teaspoon thrice a day. Ple... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your child is having viral upper respiratory tract infection. His fever will subside in another two days. Viral fevers last for five to seven days. A cough will remain for a few days. I suggest instead of giving syrup Levolin (Levosalbutamol /Levalbuterol), nebulize hi... Read Full »
Can a severe cough in the morning in my child indicate an allergy?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 2 years and 8 months old. He has a severe cough nowadays, especially in the morning. I am currently giving him Levolin syrup for his cough. Also, he vomits after a bout of a cough. He has a history of wheezing and was prescribed nebulizers by the doctor. I need to give him an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not unnecessarily start him on antibiotics. It is common in children of this age group to have a cough and cold on and off, due to seasonal variations. He will overcome it as he grows old. Do not start antibiotics unless the cough is associated with fever. Continue ... Read Full »