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Dust and perfume make me cough. How to become better?
Query: Hello doctor, For many years, I am facing a sinusitis problem. When I catch the flu, it gets worse. This time, I caught the flu twice this month. The sinus got worse and I visited a doctor who prescribed me with a course of Fexet, Klaricid, and Ventek. He said that I need to take Ventek for three m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sinusitis will not get relieved by Montelukast tablet alone. We will need to evaluate you. Sinusitis can be due to various factors such as genetics, anatomy, allergy, pollution, and much more. When there is chronic sinusitis, we investigate to find the cause and in... Read Full »
I traveled to a polluted area and have a few issues. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old male who has just returned home from a year's trip to a country known for high rates of pollution. I am currently experiencing shortness of breath (no coughing) and excessive burping. I will try to provide you with as much detail as possible. When I went, I did not h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In case all your investigations are normal then you probably have acute bronchitis or associated anxiety. In your case scenario, my suggestion would beantiallergic like Levocetirizine and Montelukastonce daily. Addition of Etizolam as an antianxiety drug would help y... Read Full »
My 12-year-old daughter is suffering from dry cough for ten days. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 12 years old. She has a dry cough since 10 days. The doctor says that it is rhinitis. Her URT is congested and getting continuous dry coughing. The prescription given is tablet Telekast, spray Nasonex, syrup Chericof and also tab Dompan SR. But, the medicines are not workin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. With the symptoms you have stated, itlooks like your child has an allergic disorder. 2. You can continue the same medications as prescribed by your doctor. Sometimes, cough lingers for a longer time than usually expected. 3. Avoid polluted environment, cigarette smok... Read Full »
I have stomach pain, anxiety, a red face, chest pain. Help me.
Query: Hello doctor,My face is always turning red and getting hot. It starts gradually, but then it feels like a burst, and my face turns into a deep red color. I then get very hot and start to sweat. Also, why am I always tired? I fall asleep at around 7.30 PM every night, and I do not have the capacity t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You appear to have multiple issues, but none of them are serious. Regarding your face, tiredness, etc., does this redness increase on exposure to some dust or other exposures? Are there any associated allergic symptoms ... Read Full »
What is the treatment plan for cough with wheezing and sneezing?
Query: Hello doctor, I got a kidney transplant done six years back. Currently, I am taking immunosuppressants Tacrolimus 1.5, Azoran 50 mg, and Wysolone 5 mg. Renal parameters are normal. Six months back, I started with a cough slowly increased to wheezing and sneezing. I took antibiotic from GP for seven... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, let me assure you that you are not the only one with the same history to me. There are lots and lots of my patients suffering from this. Now see, this is actually pollution induced and a lot of people are experiencing this kind of a non-resolving cough. M... Read Full »