Medical Advice on "Pediatric Allergy/Asthma Specialist"

Can normal saline aid in curing cough in a kid?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since your child is having an asthmatic cough, I suggest you give Asthalin (Salbutamol/Albuterol) nebulization and Budecort (Budesonide) nebulization along with an oral cough syrup with Salbutamol or Levosalbutamol. C...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh

How likely am I to develop anaphylaxis to local anesthetic if I tolerated it in the past?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Anaphylaxis may last lifelong. Also, if you have not experienced a severe reaction in the past, you are unlikely to develop the same in future. Do not worry. Just be aware and keep rescue medicine always with you as s...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Radheshyam Gupta

How long should a mother follow a strict cow milk-free diet if her breastfeeding baby gets blood in his stools due to cow milk allergy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I hope the baby is active and playful. As you have said, this could be cow's milk protein intolerance (CMPI). I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below: You should exclude...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Radheshyam Gupta

Is my 1 year old's blisters due to molluscum or chickenpox?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If it is molluscum, nothing to be worried about but if it is chicken pox, you need to start Acyclovir therapy for faster relief. Are the blisters causing some marks after they fade? Please discuss with your pediatrici...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh

How fast do antibiotics relieve asthmatic cough?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Antibiotics would help only in case of infection. Antibiotics have role in initial acute exacerbation else not. If he has fever, then we need to give antibiotics. Bronchial asthma requires treatment with antihis...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney

What medicines can treat an intermittent cough and cold in a kid?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Frequent cough and cold are common in children in this age group unless it is associated with a high-grade fever. Do not panic. I suggest you give her some Mucolitic (Carbocisteine) syrup and an antiallergic or an an...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh

Is Momeflo nasal syrup effective for cough and runny nose that aggravates during nighttime?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. A proper assessment can be done if you share the following information; Does he have a fever? What medicines are you giving now? Is he active? Is he having a dry cou...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Radheshyam Gupta

I noticed some soap residue in my nebulizer while using it. Should I be concerned?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think you should be worried about, 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 fu...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh

Am I giving the right medicine to my daughter for fever?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would suggest you to continue giving Paracetamol every 4 to 6 hours for at least two to three days irrespective of fever. As her weight is 34 kg, I would suggest you increase the dose to 7.5 mL...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh

My kid developed papular urticaria post insect bite and not subsided on medication. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the history and pictures shown (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I would recommend to get the child evaluated for scabies if the above treatment does not work. Until then continue the treatment as ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim