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Acute upper respiratory infection life?

2020-03-31 02:36:06
Acute upper respiratory infection can stay for months. Is it true? I don't see any improvement despite consulting doctor thrice - including one specialist at practo. Can it be bacterial infection? Will it ever resolve by itself?
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Look every throat issue don’t consider as infective as Ilya may allergiec or reflux
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Send prescription that taken previously

Answered2020-03-31 12:17:05

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Acute respiratory infection if goes for months it is chronic for this patient has to undertake X-ray pns and chest X-ray plus complete blood count fo knowing exact aetiology and treatment

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What are your complaints sir?

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Acute infection means ..for 3weeks only... Subacute 3wks-3months...after that it become chronic...make it clear If it has become chronic..youmay need few test
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or you can visit drgargent.com for online detailed consultation

Answered2020-03-31 03:53:09

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Duration of acute respiratory tract infection depends on: 1. Number of symptoms 2. Severity of symptoms 3. Immunity of patient 4. Treatment taken
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Please describe your symptoms & their duration Also mention the previous treatment taken
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Avoid cold food and beverages, avoid smoke, dust, pollution

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