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My bedridden father coughs even after giving nebulizer. Please advice.
Query: Hi doctor,My father is 82 years old. Currently, he is in bed. We use pads for him. He eats well, but he has a cough. So we give him a nebulizer twice daily, but now while nebulization, we can hear the sound of his cough. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This cough sound is not precisely cough but a wheeze (what we call it in medical language). Wheeze is a prevalent feature of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease- bronchial asthma). This could also be a sputum collection in the airway. Is there a previous histo... Read Full »
My 4-year-old gets cough and cold frequently. What is the permanent solution for this problem?
Query: Hello doctor, This query is regarding my 4 and a half-year-old son. He was born at 36.1 weeks and progressed normally. At around 2 years of age, he used to get frequent bouts of running nose and cough. He was hospitalized for lower respiratory tract infection at 2.7 years, and had febrile ... Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing your query to me. I can understand that you are very much concerned about the health of your son. From your history description, it seems that your son has bronchial asthma. Asthma usually occurs from exposure to the allergens in our surrounding env... Read Full »
What are the common causes of nocturnal coughing?
Query: Hello doctor,As a 38-year-old female, I have been experiencing worsening coughing episodes at night over the last three months, significantly impacting my sleep and overall health. I am seeking information on common causes of nocturnal coughing, including environmental factors like allergens or irri... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on your symptoms, it appears you may have developed bronchial asthma. This condition could be triggered by the aspiration of saliva into your larynx during sleep, leading to an immediate cough reflex. Nocturnal coughing can also b... Read Full »
How can I overcome bronchial asthma?
Query: Hello doctor. I have had a problem with coughing and shortness of breath for months. It began with a cold four months ago, followed by pertussis two months ago. Now, I have constant chest pressure and coughing, along with a bloated abdomen. An X-ray revealed some lung lesions , and last week, the do... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome and thank you for placing your confidence inicliniq.com for your healthcare needs. I am here to help you. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have treatment failure from previous medications for a diagnosis of mild asthma (asthma episodes when seen less than twice a week). You are ri... Read Full »
What is the problem for having chronic allergy with frequent cough and cold?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from a chronic allergy. I have a frequent cough and cold. I am using Montelukast sodium and Levocetirizine. It prevents the symptoms. But when I stop taking it, the cough gets increased. Read Full »
Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, it is clear that you are suffering from allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma. To confirm it, you have to do a spirometry test that is PFT (pulmonary function test). If it is significant, then you must take a regular inhaler treatment. Montelukast an... Read Full »
My father is suffering from knee pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My father, who is 48 years old, is suffering from knee pain. He has a grade 3 tear of the posterior horn medial meniscus. What kind of medication does he need to take?Please suggest.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest him to take the following tablets: A combination of Ibuprofen and Paracetamol twice for 10 days after food. Tablet Rabeprazole 20 mg once for 10 days before food. A combination of calcium and vitamin D3 supplements once for 3... Read Full »
Why do I have difficulty breathing along with a headache almost every day?
Query: Hi doctor, I have difficulty in breathing along with headaches every day. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your medical history and CBC (complete blood count) report) (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your CBC does not show any significant abnormal values. Slight deviations are seen and they are insignificant. Regarding breathing diffi... Read Full »
I have weakness, dizziness, chest discomfort and tremors? Why?
Query: Hello doctor, It started with loose motions 15 days ago and a slight fever for a few minutes, followed by severe sweating. Loose motions were controlled with some medications. After five days, suddenly, I had whole-body flushing where the whole body felt hot from inside. It started from the head, ch... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. All complaints except allergic rhinitis appear to be related to anxiety and depression. Just relax. You are normal as far as your body is concerned. You can continue your depression medications. I suggest taking Fluticasone (Fluticasone propionate) nasal spray, one... Read Full »
Kindly suggest medicine for my 4-year-old baby’s cough and cold.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a girl child who is 4 years old and weighs around 35.27 Ibs. She has been having cough and cold for the past 7 days and cannot sleep well during the night. I have been giving her Ambroxol syrup for the past 4 days, and I gave her Allerkid last night. What medication can I give h... Read Full »
Dr. Radela Yvonne L. Ramos-cortes
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Does the patient have any fever? Is the patient a known asthmatic or with food and drug allergies? How was the response to Ambroxol and Allerkid? The cough and cold may be due to an infection (viral or bacterial), an allergy, or an asthma attack, among other possible... Read Full »
I am COVID positive. Can steroids help me in relieving my wheeze and phlegm?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 46-years-old with 200 lbs in weight and 5'6 feet in height. I have been COVID positive for the past four days. I have been asthmatic since the age of three. Now, I have wheezing and phlegm with minimal nose drainage. Wheezing is not easing up with rescue inhalers. But I can do everyd... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. No need to worry. This COVID is mild and just like regular flu. It is not causing any severe illness. Secondly, your bronchial asthma is worsening, and you will need low-dose steroids to control it. I suggest the following medications help yo... Read Full »