Is My Cough Viral Or Bacterial- 295 Questions Answered

Have got itchy blisters on lower inner thighs which is turning in to dark blue circles. Swelling and pain in the area. Doctor said it's a bacterial infection due to insect bite. But it has now spread to forearms , back and lower legs. I doubt it's a viral infection

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Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs, groin and buttocks area. It is also called jock itch. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal ... Read More

Started with a runny nose and sneeze and it got better over 3 days. But then developed cough that goes away and then comes back. I cough more in th cold than warm weather. Cough is dry . Other symptom is just feeling sleepier and tired than usual. Confused whether it's bacterial or viral infection? How to differentiate because one requires antibiot

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Dr. Apoorva ChandraGeneral Physician | New Delhi

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Take appointment ... Read More

Please tell if its viral or bacterial infection in mouth No fever No pain Redness in mouth and sores Baby 3 year old Pls suggest medicine also

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Dr. Raj Narayan SamantaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bareilly

Tonsils are enlarged. Further evaluation needed ... Read More

I am feverish internally,flu like, measured temp normal. Body temp becomes hot for few minutes then goes normal,but continues to not feeling well for past 7 days. No cold,cough. Burning eyes Not red or teary. Stomach heaviness. Mild cramps. Malaise. No diarrhea. No vomit. I m Able to eat. *Had street food once before this and also could be mosq

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Dr. Rajeev Kumar VermaAyurveda | Lucknow

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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailments before consuming any medicine ... Read More

My 1yr11months old son is suffering from viral/bacterial infection so frequently...last month it was worse with high temperature i.e 105F.. Our paediatric doctor asked for various blood and urine tests.. the urine RE and culture report was fine but his WBC count was a bit high and CRP count was 84 which was way above the normal level.. He treated h

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Dr. Poonam M SambhajiPediatrician | North Goa

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. 1 st and foremost " PLEASE HAVE FAUTH IN YOUR DOCTOR ". If doctor has slightest doubt of seriousness of baby, he would not discharge you from hospital. Also in ... Read More

My son is suffering from cough nd bacterial infection.... Also having high wbc...... What to do

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Dr. J Prabhakar RaoPediatrician | Ghaziabad

Most fevers in children are viral in origin and take 3-7 days to subside completely. Just give steam inhalations for cold and cough and decongestant nasal drops for nasal block or increased cough on l ... Read More

I have viral cough what I do, and I am continuously coughing...I am not taking medicine...But I am drinking hot water...

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Dr. RashmiDentist | Hyderabad

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Please consult physician....cough of more than one week duration should not be taken lightly...it requires medical intervention. ... Read More

Around a month back i went to pulmologist for ecessive coughing problem...then the doctr diagonosed me with allergic asthama and rihnacitis and also my PFT is within normal range...doct given me..Forair 250 resicaps,Doxilin 400 tab, Duonase nasal spray and Hismafree M for one month... now do i need to continue it for more or shall i slowly stop ta

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Dr. Amruth SindhuPulmonologist | Bangalore

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

My kid is 4.5 yrs old and having wet cough since Feb 2020. I have been giving him levolin and burocort puffs twice a day as suggested by his doctor. There is no improvement yet. However, doctor asked us to start antibiotics (he said he has bacterial cough) for which I am in dilemma. We had already given antibiotic for fever and cough in Feb'2020.

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Dr. Krutika KurhadePediatrician | Nagpur

Is there any X-ray available? Is the cough more during early morning or late evening? What antibiotics were given previously? ... Read More

My mother aged 61, got ill with cold and cough. And some time blood was coming in cough. Doctor has given augmentin 1000 duo for bacterial infections. Usually she is not able to take antibiotics as it will cause blood in stool, stomach ache and dizziness, even low platelet count. Could you please recommend lower dose of same salt. Or can we break t

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Dr. SANJAY KUMARInternal Medicine | Delhi

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Augmentin causes blood in stool who told u. Bleeding she having may b blood coming out of lung swallowed later u can take augmentin in divided doses ... Read More

My girlfriend has had a continuous cough for about 10 days and fever for the last 3 days. She has been taking amoxicillin, but the cough has not improved. There is also a possibility of pregnancy, so we want to make sure any medicine prescribed is safe if she is pregnant. Please advise: 1. What could be causing the cough and fever? 2. Could this

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

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A cough running 10 days with fever starting later, especially when amoxicillin hasn't helped, points more toward a viral illness than a simple bacterial one, though a secondary infection is possible. ... Read More

Viral fever for 5 days, Now almost settled fever still there around 99.7 without any medicine. But still I have throat pain and coughing, When I see my throat with a torch I can see some white lines and dots like pus or sputum in my throat and it's paining a lot and coughing too. Do I need to take antibiotics?

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

White patches in your throat after a viral fever can sometimes mean a bacterial infection has set in on top of it. ... Read More

Why do people believe that rice is not good during cold and coughs? In my house generally during viral cough cold and runny nose, rice is being avoided.

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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna ChaitanyaGeneral Physician | Rajahmundry

Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment ... Read More

Hello Doctors, I am struggling with viral infection from last 5 days. So much cough with fever. I tried everything (steam, hot water) but still not getting relief. I have asthma also and getting breathing issues with that. Please help

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Dr. Ashok RajputPulmonologist | Delhi

Asthma gets exacerbated with viral infection. You need to step up asthma medication along with antibiotics if running fever ... Read More

I had got fever with cough 6 days earlier. From 1-2 day I am noticing fever is around 99. Sometimes it is around 97-98. But the problem is I am feeling warm from inside and my palm also feel warm specially during evening time. My phlegm is still coming but low from earlier and also my left side feel little heavy and if I do something my heart rate

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Dr. Vecram AddithyenGeneral Physician | Thrissur

Look at our Holistic approach and decide for yourself. https://www.ufaworldorg.in/common-cold-cures.html ... Read More

My mom has viral. No fever but cough. But issue is she blabbering in her sleep and that too loudly? What could be the reason and is this the end?

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Dr. Rachna PandeInternal Medicine | Bhopal

Please share details of her symptoms, results of investigations done and share meds taken, then I can help you. ... Read More

What home remedy or herbal medicine/churna can be safely given to 3 years old child suffering from viral fever and coughing? What is the dosage and how long to give in a day?

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Dr. Ajay Pal SinghSexologist | Delhi

Consult for prescription and guidance ... Read More

Hi I am suffering from viral conjunctivitis from 4 days. My doctor said it has some amount of bacterial traces as well. He suggested chloramphenicol, polymyxin b sulphate dexamethasone sodium phosphate eye ointment with eye drops and tablets. Is the ointment fine to use?

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Dr. Leya Sara GeorgeOphthalmologist | Cochin

Use the topical drops as prescribed.ointment at night time.but review the consultant again in 4 days to see the intraocular pressure . Assuming the pressures were checked and were normal on the first ... Read More

Good afternoon 🌞 I am suffering from dry cough and little yellow mucus from 4 days . No other symptoms. Kindly help me it . It is a viral or bacterial infection.

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Dr. Mali Kiran ArunGeneral Physician | Latur

Since it's 4 days need to consult. Till time you can take ascoril d.. twice a day If symptoms persist, consult a doctor ... Read More

VIRAL FEVER VOLD COUGH BODY PAIN KHASI WITH COUGH 1 WEEK FEELING WEAKNESS ATTACHED XRAY PLS CHECK ONCE

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Dr. Gaurav JaiswalGeneral Physician | Jhansi

Avoid cold and sour food Steam inhalation and gargles Do connect and consult Will help you ... Read More

I AM HAVING VIRAL FEVER COLD COUGH AND BODY PAIN TAKEN INJECTION FOR FEVER STILL COUGH IS THERE AND ALSO BODY PAIN FROM 1 WEEK PLS CHECK XRAY REPORT

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Dr. Manoj Kumar GuptaGeneral Physician | Greater Noida

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Please get yourself examined by pulmonologist and take proper medication. You need physical examination ... Read More

Very frequent dry coughing at night. She got viral fever and landed in laringitis. Now fever is gone and voice also supressed. Dry cough frequent at night. Taken medication as azithromycin but not relieving. Kindly suggest.

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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My 7 years old kid has excess dry cough. Can i give her Ascoril Ls junior syrup? She cough a lot especially at night

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Dr. Alpana MeenaPediatrician | Sawai Madhopur

Can give but for physical examination u need to visit pediatrician ... Read More

I am having cough post viral from 3 weeks. Tried multiple Medicines with pulmonologist, admitted for 3 days still same. Finally my ears also chocked and one eardrum got ruptured. With ENT help I am recovering with ear but cough still persist. Did oscillatory test, chest xray. Seems ok. Any suggestions??

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Dr. Amruth SindhuPulmonologist | Bangalore

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

Good evening, I am suffering from sore throat from 2 days But now sore throat is subsided But there is a dry cough and stuffy nose . Is this a viral or bacterial infection Kindly help me . Thanks

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Hello doctors, I'm suffering from TYPHOID FEVER from 7 days and taking medicine... 1. cefixime 200 and oflaxcin 200 (Bid) 2. paracetamol 50O MG (Tid) now I'm having cold/sneezes/runny nose/blocked nose... can you please prescribe me any tablets for my cold runny blocked sneezed nose which goes along with above mentioned antibiotics..... without ca

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Dr. Saiyad Saif NaziruddinENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Raichur

Take antihistamines ... Read More

My son is having viral cough and the doctor suggested for montair lc 5ml at night but I forgot and given 5ml morning and night of montair lc kid syrup does it dosage.

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Dr. Shebin C EPediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Greetings not to worry from next day give only in morning ... Read More

My baby was coughing after the viral infection , cold for 2,3 weeks ...doctor prescribed medicine for productive cough !but it did not go clearly ...doctor advised nebulization of albuterol ..he got partly relief from cough for 1,2 Days and again start ➡️Today doctor advised for nebulization ...of budesonide and albuterol...he got re

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Dr. Vinit M MehtaPediatrician | Vadodara

Yes true due to inflammation ... Read More

I live abroad and was visiting India for Diwali. I got the viral in India and, again, before leaving, fell sick. I had runny nose, itchy eyes, body aches, and general fatigue. Now, since I have been back from India for a week, I have been on antibiotics (Enhancin 625mg) for 4 days. Some improvement for sure, but still, the head feels heavy, feeling

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Dr. Saurabh OjhaPulmonologist | Lucknow

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Yes ,as per ur description this is most likely Post viral Sequelae and it can take as long as 2 months to totally resolve.take steam Inhalation,over the counter antihistamine and increase fluid intake ... Read More

Can I take mahasudarshan churna (and Giloy ghan vati) for viral fever with cold and cough (viral and bacterial infection)? if yes, can I use it for around 5 to 7 days until the infection is totally cured? will it cause any side effects if I take it for 5 to 7 days? would like to take 2gm (1/4 teaspoon) with lukewarm water in the morning and night.

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Dr. Prathyusha V HAyurveda | Chennai

Yes you can take this for around 7 days and stop. Maintain easily digestible diet ... Read More

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Is my cough viral or bacterial

Have got itchy blisters on lower inner thighs which is turning in to dark blue circles. Swelling and pain in the area. Doctor said it's a bacterial infection due to insect bite. But it has now spread to forearms , back and lower legs. I doubt it's a viral infection

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Please tell if its viral or bacterial infection in mouth No fever No pain Redness in mouth and sores Baby 3 year old Pls suggest medicine also

My son is suffering from cough nd bacterial infection.... Also having high wbc...... What to do

I have viral cough what I do, and I am continuously coughing...I am not taking medicine...But I am drinking hot water...

Why do people believe that rice is not good during cold and coughs? In my house generally during viral cough cold and runny nose, rice is being avoided.

Hello Doctors, I am struggling with viral infection from last 5 days. So much cough with fever. I tried everything (steam, hot water) but still not getting relief. I have asthma also and getting breathing issues with that. Please help

My mom has viral. No fever but cough. But issue is she blabbering in her sleep and that too loudly? What could be the reason and is this the end?

What home remedy or herbal medicine/churna can be safely given to 3 years old child suffering from viral fever and coughing? What is the dosage and how long to give in a day?

Hi I am suffering from viral conjunctivitis from 4 days. My doctor said it has some amount of bacterial traces as well. He suggested chloramphenicol, polymyxin b sulphate dexamethasone sodium phosphate eye ointment with eye drops and tablets. Is the ointment fine to use?

Good afternoon 🌞 I am suffering from dry cough and little yellow mucus from 4 days . No other symptoms. Kindly help me it . It is a viral or bacterial infection.

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I AM HAVING VIRAL FEVER COLD COUGH AND BODY PAIN TAKEN INJECTION FOR FEVER STILL COUGH IS THERE AND ALSO BODY PAIN FROM 1 WEEK PLS CHECK XRAY REPORT

Very frequent dry coughing at night. She got viral fever and landed in laringitis. Now fever is gone and voice also supressed. Dry cough frequent at night. Taken medication as azithromycin but not relieving. Kindly suggest.

My 7 years old kid has excess dry cough. Can i give her Ascoril Ls junior syrup? She cough a lot especially at night

Good evening, I am suffering from sore throat from 2 days But now sore throat is subsided But there is a dry cough and stuffy nose . Is this a viral or bacterial infection Kindly help me . Thanks

My son is having viral cough and the doctor suggested for montair lc 5ml at night but I forgot and given 5ml morning and night of montair lc kid syrup does it dosage.

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