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I have had a cough for about 8 months now, no mucus.. it's a dry cough and it hurts. It seems like it is getting worse. It is starting to get to the point of after I cough it takes a little bit for me to regain my composure.

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Cough lasting for 8 months needs to be evaluated further with several tests such as X RAY chest, CT thorax, sputum examination, pulmonary function tests, allergy testing etc. Treatment depends on iden ...  Read More

Blood is coming out from mouth some often while sneezing and cough is continuously going on from last two months and i am also having difficulty in breathing sometimes

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Open a private chat consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and treatment ...  Read More

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My father has cough for over 3 months but not continuously throughout the day lasts for few seconds only sometimes in a day. No fever or any other symptoms. Please suggest medication

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Do SPUTUM culture test and AFB Xray chest pa view ...  Read More

Since last 6-7 years I've been battling a cough that starts after i get soar throat and cold, once it starts it stays for 3 months and no medicines have any kind of effect on it. So far i have visited so many ENTs and Allergy specialist and everything. Loads of Xray MRI CT scan Andoscopy of chest throat nose, nothing was found. Then one ENT gave me

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As i asked in consultation previously there is no permanent treatment of allergic cough ... U can take inj. Histaglob every 2 years it's safe. ...  Read More

I am having cough from at least 5 months. Sometimes dry and sometimes with mucus. I have taken medicines but still it is not recovered. Please help

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I need to examine you clinically to be able to help you. ...  Read More

I am suffering from constant cough problem. The cough never goes away. It gets better for 10-15 days and again it comes back. It all starts with the swelling of tonsils and cold. Then the tonsils and cold goes away in couple of weeks but the itching in the throat continuous for months. I feel difficulties in taking and i breathe heavy sometimes.

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My son has had a cough problem since August. It's getting settled but rising again and again. If he intake any fruits or chocolate all night he can't sleep. Whenever I give medicines it gets settled but a cough comes up then and there. If going in fog he used to have a cough at night. Thought may be due to season but nowadays he is getting a cough

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Xray nasopharynx lateral view. If severe symptoms is there consult pediatrician for further examination. ...  Read More

I have cough for more than 6 months and took enough tablets and syrups but none of them worked. Please help me with the remedy

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Could be GERD Need further history ...  Read More

I am suffering from dry cough from last 6 months I am not able to eat properly and results in weight loss

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You need to consult pulmonologist so that he can examine you, get necessary tests to diagnose cause for your chronic cough and give appropriate treatment ...  Read More

I'm having cough from last 6 months... Daily morning .. and cough is like yellowish with black tiny dots .. plz help me out what should I do...

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6 months is a long time. Get your CBC, sputum for AFB and gram stain and chest X-ray ...  Read More

My son of 9 year old experiencing cough from last two months. Cough worsens in evening and before bed

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Looks like asthma…requires pulmonary function tests and in person consultation ...  Read More

Hi I would like to know on behalf of my wife that , it has been 6 months since delivery and my baby is now in the 7th month. During pregnancy, I was advised to take iron and calcium supplements. Could you please guide me if I should continue with them now, or if any other supplements are needed during.

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I have this uneven lump in mouth with few dots for last 6 months. Went to doctor said it was pharyngitis. It hasn't cured at all. Had ulcers in my mouth for quite some time went to lot of ent and dentists. It comes and goes away. They said that the ulcers are from traumatic biting but they come and go often. The acute pharyngitis makes me worry. I

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If it's been 6 months, thn it is chronic pharyngitis/tonsillitis with recurrent acute episodes, causes are many! Get proper treatment for it instead of suffering daily. ...  Read More

Dear doctors i am having depression from last 6 months i feel lonely i don't talk to anyone i doesn't face this problem previously but i didn't understand why is this happening now i feel like i should have to die and many negative thoughts in my head what should i do

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Consult a psychiatrist immediately and get your depression assessed and treated as needed ...  Read More

25 year old female. Experiencing hairfall since 6-7 months. What could be the possible causes ? My periods are regular and no such issue with ovaries(confirmed through ultrasound) . I'm vitamin D deficienct (taking supplements for the same since 2 weeks) . What should I do ? Diet - I'm a vegetarian.

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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

2.5 years my son, he had dust allergy last month was treated , but he has continuous cough in the evening after eating sweet items . Even if it's bit. If he doesn't eat sweets he doesn't get cough. It's there from past two months . If he gets cough it's last more than half n hour continuously. Take metafac as doctor prescribed

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Kindly do consult with paediatric allergy specialist Looks like food allergy Need more details ...  Read More

My son is 6 months old. He has cold from 3 days and cough from 2 days. I'm using nebulizer and navion nasal drops. Cold has gotten better but the cough is not reduced yet. I started solids for him a few days back. He is feeding well and showing interest in taking solids during sickness. Can I continue if he has cold and people around me are sayi

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There is no evidence that banana and chikoo can worsen a cold. Don't listen to non doctors around you. This is likely a viral respiratory infection. It may take 7 to 10 days for the cough and cold to ...  Read More

Hi doc i am 6 months postpartum, from last month i am feeling very low on energy and itz like body is giving up and every part of body is paining i am already taking a calcium tablet what else should i do or any other medicine?

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Get CBC DONE ...  Read More

I have uploaded my brothers report. He is suffering many problems since more then 6 months. Can you please suggest what to do in this?

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There is a recurrence of disease. The treatment option depends on what treatment he has taken yet. Surgery won't be possible ( however a surgeon's opinion is a must). Radiotherapy is a option if not t ...  Read More

Dry cough from last 3 months. No mucus release. Take 2 bottles of cough syrup. It is not happening every time. Just 5 to 6 times a day but when coughing neck sounds too much.

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Hello Kindly if you have any other symptoms like fever, breathlessness, tightness in chest, Difficulty in breathing in lying down position, any history of Bronchial Asthma in the family. Advice -Cough ...  Read More

I have got two bumps on the outer eyelid of the same eye - one bump at the top outer corner and another at the bottom. Its been there for more than 2 months. It is not causing any pain or discomfort but can be easily seen just by looking at my face. How to cure that

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May require incision and curattege, visit nearby ophthalmologist ...  Read More

Is an Hsv Igg negative conclusive after 6 months or does one have to retest again after a few months.

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Yes IgM is indicative of active infection ...  Read More

My husband is having dry cough no other symptoms weight 90 kg, height 6 feet. He has only dry cough from past one months. Its not always thr but when he sleeps or get from sleep. He coughs more. When he is in office he doesn't cough once. Attached report kindly let me know whats in report.

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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

Hi , i have been detected with typhoid again in less than 6 months. Is there any issue should i show to some specialist. As last time it was typhoid and malaria .

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Connect ...  Read More

My boy baby age 6 months. He is suffering with cold.he is refuse to drink Brest milk.We gave coldtech drops to baby.He was struggling to breathe. please suggest some remedies to him.

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Kindly consult him with a pediatrician ...  Read More

Have been facing this issue of skin since 6 months , itchy when water touches it , I keep peeling it , it's little uncomfortable..pls doctors let me know the diagnosis and treatment Attaching picture

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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

My delivery is happened at September month.Is it normal to not have a period for 6 months after having a baby?My baby is formula feeding...Is it normal?

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In breastfeeding it's common..even after delivery few people don't get periods for some months..if sexually active, do urine pregnancy test..otherwise u can wait ...  Read More

6 month old suffering from dry cough , please suggest medicine to relieve, no cold and no fever only dry cough

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Try saline nasal drops, steam inhalation ...  Read More

My daughter is 6 months old i was offering her 2 meals per day but recently it seems her hunger is increasing and she is asking for more solids due to which i have to offer her 4 times meal. All in pureed form and small quantity Is this normal? Also she is breastfed

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Greetings yes it's normal u can feed ...  Read More

Is it recommended to use ascoril LS drops and maxtra drops to use for cold and cough for 6 months old baby.it was recommented by pededrician in near by hospital.so wanted to confirm if it safe for 6 months baby to use .7 ml dosage?

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If it is bad then can definitely give it. If minor then only use saline nasal drops. Either give saline drops or do as prescribed, don't give 1 or 2 times a day of prescribed medicine. It's all or non ...  Read More

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