Is My Cough Viral Or Bacterial- 279 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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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 KurhadePaediatrics | 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 friend is suffering from viral cough and cold so please suggest me good syrup or tablet to cure that

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Dr. Lakin ViraGeneral Surgeon | Mumbai

Since how long is it, any meds already started for the same? ... Read More

I had viral 1 week back,i took antibiotics for the same,then i had terrible coughing and throat pain for that again i took antibiotics.i initially had dry cough with no phlegm,even after two weeks the cough is there however it is much better but still there,but this time i m having little phlegm too. what can i do for this. i have already taken eno

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

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Hi, black coffee with two teaspoons of HONEYN N TWO PINCHES OF CINNAMON POWDER TO BE TAKEN IN MORNING N NIGHT FOR few more days. Tab azee500 one per day for three to five days. Tab montuk 10 MG ONE AT ... 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 KUMARGeneral Physician | 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

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

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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

Can bacterial laryngitis be treated or heal without antibiotics? Is bacterial laryngitis contagious to others? If they catch it, will they also get bacterial laryngitis or other throat problems?

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Dr. Chirag YashlahaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

No Antibiotic must ... Read More

I have been having small pimples on my skin for about 15 days. Looks like a bacterial infection. Please try to watch it.

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Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Can Ayurvedic medicines cure bacterial infections without the need for antibiotics? I have viral fever with bacterial infection (green coloured mucus). I consulted Patanjali doctor and the doctor prescribed these medicines. maha sudarshan vati 1 or 2 tablets twice or thrice a day before food (depending on fever). Giloy ghan vati 1 tablet twice a da

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Dr. Gunjan SainiSexologist | Haridwar

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I've had viral fever 4 days ago and recovered yesterday. But still I'm havinge wet cough frequently. I've tried steam inhalation and cough syrup but it helps for some time only. During viral fever, I was prescribed paracetamol 650mg, cough syrup, Azithromycin 500mg tablets and tablets for gas,body ache. I've completed the course and recovered from

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Dr. Chirag YashlahaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

Tab ventidoxM twice daily ... Read More

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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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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...

My friend is suffering from viral cough and cold so please suggest me good syrup or tablet to cure that

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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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.

Can bacterial laryngitis be treated or heal without antibiotics? Is bacterial laryngitis contagious to others? If they catch it, will they also get bacterial laryngitis or other throat problems?

I have been having small pimples on my skin for about 15 days. Looks like a bacterial infection. Please try to watch it.

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