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I was COVID rapid antigen positive on 7th Jan. Isolated for 7 days. Am I still infectious to others. Cough and little sore throat still present

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I had cough and cold for a week which is not there now followed by eye infection since Thursday which is under control . Now am feeling feverish since yesterday

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HELLO, VIRAL TAB PARACETAMOL 500 TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD OR AS REQUIRED. NIMUPANI IN NORMAL WATER TWO THREE TIMES. TOMATOES SOUP. BLACK COFFEE WITH TWO TEASPOON FULL OF HONEYN N TWO PINCHES OF CIN ... Read More

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I had typhoid in blood report and ct score 2 but i took 5 days treatment of covid . I am feeling better. How long i should quarantine for not to spread infection as i have 3 year old baby and i want to meet him asap

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ... Read More

Actually, i am suffering from cold long ago due to some unknown allergic cause. I consult many doctors but the problem is sloved momentry for feww days. This cold is due to allergi and may be due to heat in stomach. Kindly suggest some good medicine so that this problem can be removed permanently.

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You need allergy evaluation. Come to apollo hospital kondapur weekdays 11 am. We may be able to help you. ... Read More

How longer mdrtb patient could be infectious after 1.5 months of treatment symptoms of persistent cough has improved almost cough has been disappeared

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

Can growing long hair and taking head bath cause coughing and cold I have want to know whether there is a relationship between long hair and cold .

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I have been suffering from cold for a very long time and my cold never goes away. I have visited many general physicians but relief remains only for few days. Whom should I consult now and what should be my next step.

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Consult an ENT doc it could be allergic rhinitis or sinusitis ... Read More

How long does a common cold last. I am suffering from dry cough cold sneezing tekprature. Since last 3 days. Dr said no need of any mefication. it will clear automatically. & covid test also negative

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Hello, if you are having fever, it needs blood tests for evaluation. ... Read More

I have a doubt that dandruff is infectious that causes from one person to another person or is it non-infectious.please clarify my doubt Thanks.

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Dandruff is non infectious. Start using an antifungal shampoo ev​​eryday for first week and then reduce the application to twice a week for maintenance. You should keep the shampoo atleast for 3 m ... Read More

My son is 4. I just noticed that 102 fever because of cold n cough I have stared his cold compress at 102. Till how long I need to do cold compress or till how much temperature? It's third time he has fever since last one month because of cold n cough

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You'll need to first give him paracetamol to reduce the temperature. Following that, you may start tepid sponging. This is to be done with warm water.. NOT cold water. Cold water will increase his tem ... Read More

Doctor, I have been suffering from a cold for the past several days. It is a dry cold and my both nostrils are completly blocked. I feel a heaviness in my nose, its suffer almost 3month now, i have taken steam with vicks several times. Please suggest a suitable medicine to relief this.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hello my father has problem of cold and cough from around 8-9 months and it rehappens again and again but no other symptoms. His body health is also deteriorated I mean he becomes thin . I want to ask that cough from long time make people thin .please help me.Thank you

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Pl do sputum for Afb,and cb natt test and xray chest pa view. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

Please help me with that sir. Are hiv rapid test kits infectious? Are the antigens attached in hiv rapid test card cause hiv infection? I have tested myself using home rapid hiv test kits and accidentally touched sample well with pricked finger? I'm worried about that

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Connect please ... Read More

I am having cold for a very long time for almost like months , but whenever it comes, stays for 1-2 days and then I don't have it for 1-2 weeks but then again. I don't seem to have done anything why I catch cold but this happens very regularly and disappears regularly. I take medicines when it happens I feel better but again after few days or weeks

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Boost your immunity. Take vitamin C supplements. Rule out deviation of your nasal symptoms. Do a CBC on your next attack and consult a ENT surgeon in Practo. ... Read More

I had corona in May 2021 and recovered from it within one month but since then I am having partial blockage in nose it is not like I am having proper cold like having headache and running nose but it's like I am having a mild cold as I my nose is partially blocked and partial smell is also gone.

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Otrivin nasal spray 2 puffs both nostrils twice daily ... Read More

Sir I have been suffering from post infectious ibs from past 2years symptoms have improved but still I have 1-2 minor flares in a month will it cure over time... I took rifagut for 14days later till now I am taking only probiotic My symptoms tenesmus and occasional semisolid motions during flare up... Will it cure over time

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Consultation needed. Consult personally on Practo app or 8318469_886 ... Read More

White infectious spots on the border of cornea or retina (the black part of eye) in both eyes. Noticed just today.

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That looks like allergy You can use soft steroid eye drops as suggested Please schedule an eye examination when possible ... Read More

I want to know the doctors in chennai who have specialisation in Infectious Decease. I need to get detailed explanation regarding a dog bite and it's vaccination while I am a post covid patient. Pls help

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Can be taken no issues ... Read More

Sir 4months nundi cold vundi naku.asalu tagatledhu present ga 3days nundi throat lo edo stop cheysthunatu lite ga pain vundi so solution please sir yevarini consult avvali disease enti.

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Meku chronic sinusitis laga undi.. Please get a CT scan and then consult online with reports ... Read More

I have cold since from 40 days. I consulted doctor also he game Cetrazine and paracetamol for four days I used but result so what I have to now.

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Iam suffering from cold since 2months.sometimes I feel headache.iam thinking that it can be pneumonia.so please suggest for this

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It may be sinusitis Online consultation with detailed history ... Read More

Sir Is post infectious ibs cure over time I don't have abdominal pain,bloating,flatulence I have rectal pain some times semi solid stools. Even I eat home spicy food nothing happens to me..

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Yes it is. Consult a Gastroenterologist for further advise and control any stress and anxiety issues. ... Read More

Hello Doctor, My wife has a problem cold and cough from long. Irrespective of seasonality. Last year one doctor used to prescribe flu injections and nebulization and suggested to continue flu vaccination every year. Request you to kindly advise. Are you available on Sunday?

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My daughter is 7 years old and mostly she is suffering with cold continuously for 4 days in a week. This is happening for the last 6 months. How can overcome with this. Any specific diet is there to get rid of this common cold.

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It seems your child has allergic rhinitis. Try to find out what triggers running nose everytime. There is no specific diet. ... Read More

I had an x ray yesterday, in conclusion it is written that you have infectious etiology. Some times I am getting black sumptum from lungs in the morning. What does this mean?

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I am suffering from cough and cold and am not able to work since last few days Tab sinarest taken

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You seem to be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type throat and nose infection. You may need to take antibiotics, anti cold medicines, cough syrups and steam in ... Read More

Hi, I have multiple problems in my body like wheezing, digestive issues, skin problems and food sensitivities since many years. I need to figure out the root cause of the problems by getting the right kind of tests done. Will an infectious disease specialist doctor be helpful in this or is it better to visit a General Physician/Internal Medicine do

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Hello I understand your concerns Homeopathic constitutional treatment can help to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of conventional medicines please contact ... Read More

Hi Doctor, My daughter is suffering from cold for about more than 3 months. We have consulted pediatrician for about 3 times. Though she has been given some medication ( syrups) later Doctor suggested to discontinue as she doesn't have any congestion. And it is not to worry as much. We worry as still she has been continued to suffer from cold. Wil

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She seems to be suffering from allergic rhinitis which requires long term treatment with anti Histamine medicines and sometimes steroid nasal sprays. She may need to use them for atleast 6 month to a ... Read More

So about 9 weeks ago I got a standard cough/cold. When it lasted about 3 weeks, I went to a doctor and was given an inhaler but was told it was viral. The cough stopped affecting my 'everyday' life after about 4 weeks, but I couldn't exercise. After 7 weeks, it was still bothering me, so my doctor gave me antibiotics. I finished them, and exercise

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HELLO, NEBULIZETION BY DUOLIN THREE TIMES. TAB GUDCEF CV 200 TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE TO SEVEN DAYS. TAB MONTUK LC ONE AT NIGHT FOR SEVEN TO TEN DAYS. TAB DERIPHYLLIN RETARD 150 TWO TIMES ... Read More

My mom has got a infectious bulge below the waist and it is quite big....so she needs a lady doctor to get it checked because she is not comfortable with gents doctor

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Go to good gynecologist .. who vl see it thoroughly and make diagnosis.. ... Read More

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