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I have a dry cough, fever and runny nose. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor I have a dry cough along with a fever. Firstly it all started with a dry cough after that fever. Now I have a runny nose along with an occasional cough with mucus. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may have a respiratory illness like the common cold or flu. I suggest visiting your doctor to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. In the meantime, here are some tips to help you feel better: Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, clear broths, frozen ... Read Full »
I have developed a runny nose and a mild temperature. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I attended a gathering one week back and for the past two days, I am not keeping well. I have a runny nose, headache, mild temperature, and often feel tired. Is it anything that I need to worry about? Can you suggest ways to feel normal? Is it any bacterial or viral illness? Should I t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I am sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Based on the symptoms you described, it is possible that you have contracted a viral illness. However, it is not possible to confirm the cause of your symptoms without a medical evaluation. ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a severe sore throat, breathing difficulty, runny nose, and fever for the past two days. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. As per the description, it seems that you are having a minor condition called pharyngitis (sore throat), no need to worry about this because it is a highly curable condition ... Read Full »
I have severe sneezing and running nose. Please help me out of this.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 23 year old male, suffering from allergy for the past 6 years. I am facing this problem more in winter. Early morning, I will get 10 sneezes continuously. If I take cold foods, I will have running nose throughout the day and severe sneezing. Also, I have itching and watering in my e... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. My diagnosis of your condition based on the information you have provided is allergic rhinitis. However, to confirm the same I want you to do two investigations namely serum IgE and absolute eosinophil count. Both are blood investigations. Allergy is not curable, howev... Read Full »
Is my sneezing due to dust allergy or the climate?
Query: Hi doctor, I am living in a tropical coastal area. I used to travel always. When I am outside my place or abroad I do not have any problem. But, when I enter my place and as soon as I enter my house, I will start sneezing and then after sometime my nose will start dripping. This happens only in my p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. I worked in such a place for some time. I used to see lot of patients with sneezing, running nose and bronchial asthma there and the incidence is more when compared to other parts of the country. After reading your history I can say that it is related to cli... Read Full »
What is the best treatment for allergic rhinitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. I saw many doctors and had a nasal septum deviation surgery last year too, to control the allergies but nothing helped. I have to take antihistamines twice every day. I take 180 mg Telfast. The symptoms are very similar to having the flu. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Allergy is a genetic disorder and does not have a permanent cure. When we know we are allergic to some substance, the best way to avoid allergy is to stay away from it. This form of allergen avoidance is not practical in your case. To establish that it is an allergy i... Read Full »
I have itching eyes with running nose and sneezing after waking up. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, After waking up in the morning, there is eye area itching upto nostrils, running nose, light sneezing. Thus sleepy feeling and eyes weak feeling are there. I need tablets to not only sooth this condition but to prevent to occur it again. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your CT report you seem to have minimal thickening of mucosa which seems to be amenable to medical management (attachment removed to protect patint identity). However, we need the actual CT pictures to have an accurate assessment. Meanwhile, the steroid sprays a... Read Full »
How does Phenylephrine differ from Pseudoephedrine?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a common cold and am considering using a decongestant. Could you provide information on the differences between tablet Phenylephrine and tablet Pseudoephedrine, their effectiveness in relieving nasal congestion, and any considerations or precautions I should be aware of when usin... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Thanks for briefing me regarding the problem of concern. To understand the difference between Phenylephrine and Pseudoephedrine, you need to know about the receptors in the nasal cavity that govern congestion and de... Read Full »
I have a persistent cold with a stuffy nose. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been dealing with a never-ending cold, runny, and stuffy nose for a while. I have tried the usual treatment methods, and last week, I even completed a course of antibiotics (Erythromycin) that the doctor prescribed, but all these do not seem to work. I notice that my symptoms are... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to give you expert medical advice. Since you have already taken a course of antibiotics, it is not advisable to take another course since it can cause weakness. I suggest you do the following: Warm water saline gargles. Steam inhalation. Avoid col... Read Full »
My daughter has a fever, a runny nose and body ache. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am really worried about my 5-year-old daughter. She has had a high fever and a runny nose, and she has been complaining about headaches and body aches for the last three days. She is not eating anything and seems super weak. I am not sure what to do, and I am really concerned. I gave he... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Please check the child's temperature with a thermometer. If the temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, you can administer syrup Crocin DS (Paracetamol) 240 mg/ml with a dosage based on the ch... Read Full »