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I have mycoplasma pneumonia. I was prescribed Azithromycin today. I need to take 2 pills today, and then 1 per day for 4 more days. I would like to know how long the pneumonia will be contagious for. Specifically, how long it will be contagious through kissing (so through saliva).

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For atleast 2 weeks ...  Read More

My 5-year old was diagnosed with the hand foot and mouth disease. Since the disease is highly contagious, we had no option but to confine her to her room. It has been almost a week since the occurrence of the rash and we’ve administered the possible treatment as well. She urges to go play outside but we’re apprehensive. Can a health expert tell me

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Hi mam.... Hand foot and mouth disese is caused by viral infection(Cox sackie virus A.... signs and symptoms incudes : ****Fever,nausea, vomiting,generalized discom ...  Read More

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Doctor, I developed conjunctivitis two days ago after my husband and father got it at home, so it is viral conjunctivitis I believe. After two days of eye drop medicines, today I have only red eyes, no discharge or irritation. My question is how long am I prone to infect others and when can i return to work

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It is usually contagious for 3-5 days on medications ...  Read More

What is this on face and I want to know whether it is contagious or not? Image is attached to diagnose.

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It's not contagious..it's allergic reaction.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

My father has been suffering from ild since last 3years. Now I am coughing for last three week . ILD is it contagious?

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Hi. I understand your concern s. ILD is not contagious but I would suggest you to undergo a detailed examination and investigation like chest x ray to rule out any other cause. Consult a pulmonologist ...  Read More

How long is the mild covid patient contagious after onset of symptoms? Can any Dr. Please answer it. Thanku

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Incubation period of Covid is 14 days (2 week) but it's better to be careful till 21st day( 3 week) ...  Read More

My mom has nausea and she prepared my dinner. I'm worried that I will get sick but I'm not sure if she is contagious. She hasn't thrown up or anything like that yet.

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No problem ...  Read More

Please suggest home remedies to get rid of Molluscum Contagious , remedy or treatment that can be done. Please let me know how long this virus will be active in one's body..

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Please consult online for a prescription and treatment ...  Read More

So i had chicken pox started on last Friday evening(5th April). From 6th April onwards i was on valacyclovir 3g a day for 7 days till 12th April. Today is 16th, I just have drying out scabs on my body. Am O still contagious or do I need to stay on isolation till all the scabs have fallen up? Please guide me, I don't want to spread this to others.

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connect ...  Read More

I have cough problem so long. i meet with Doctor malhotra (money hungry) in pitampura.. my cough issue not solve. one of my friend suggest me doctor chawla LU block pitampura. He said its nothing only polution infection. it will solve in 2-3 days. he gave me medicine and i recover very well.. but when winter / raining day comes. my Cough issue bac

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Hello.... You must be allergic to something ,that's causing all these problem... Find out what's triggering your cough ,it could be cold or dust or mould... Taking medicine will give tempo ...  Read More

Sir, I have cough from 3 years. I get more cough when I drive my bike with clean helmet. I have also tested for TB and it is negative and also even im standing simple my friends feel that I'm breathing fast like after running and also during night I feel chest tightening.

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kindly connect..need to assess your airways ...  Read More

Sir, I have cough from more then 3 years and during riding bike and after eating I get cough and sometimes feel chest tightening at night during sleep

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Need more details for accurate diagnosis,probable asthma contact if needed ...  Read More

Hi, My mother has had a cough for a very long time. It got better last year, but in 2025 it came back and still hasn’t gone away. On August 29, two tests were done, and I’ve mentioned the highlights of the report. Eosinophil 72 Neutrophil 17 Lymphocyte 10 TSH (ULTRASENSITIVE) 6.220

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Is the cough associated with sputum? Get a chest x ray, absolute eosinophil count done ...  Read More

Is Bone TB contagious? If yes what is the mode of transmission? What to do if a person have been exposed to a person having bone TB ?

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult ...  Read More

My mother has been suffering from a cough for a long time..the cough had subsided for some time but has now increased again and she feels pain in neck too ...what should I do ..!!

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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey. ...  Read More

My mother in law was diagnosed with fattyliver .isit contagious to others ? I have a 7 months old child .if it's contagious can I take my kids there?? Plz explain

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Fatty liver disease is not contagious and cannot be transmitted from person to person. You can safely take your 7-month-old child to visit your mother-in-law without any risk of disease transmission. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, Good morning My nephew has been dealing with a persistent cough for about two years. We've visited several hospitals, mainly seeing general physicians who prescribe medication, and after a few days, he feels better. However, he experiences this cough every month, and sometimes, after two days of coughing, he also develops a fever. Could

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Consult a pulmonologist Rule out allergic airway disease ...  Read More

Today I was diagnosed with parotitis. It is an early stage with only one side mild swelling of jaw. Am I contagious? Doctor said it's viral and since it's only one side not mumps.

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Today I was diagnosed with parotitis. It is an early stage with only one side mild swelling of jaw. Am I contagious?

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If it is due to infections like mumps then it is contagious. ...  Read More

Please advice is leprosy is contagious to a pregnant woman and unborn/newborn child from a family member? One of my relative found with Leprosy disease who is saying with me from long time

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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ...  Read More

Can pneumonia be contagious?? Please reply DOCTORS 🙏🏼. My younger sibling is having pneumonia do I have it?? Can I get it

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Yes it is contagious ...  Read More

I want to know that for long cough doctor prescribed cefuroxime and clarithromycin together. Is it safe to take both together?

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yes can take both together but you should confirm your diagnosis before getting antibiotics so consult pulmonologist for further managment ...  Read More

Hello Doctor's, My wife is 4 month pregnant and she is having cough from last one month. She is having TUSQ-Dx as suggested by her gyanec during her monthly visit but she is still having bit cough. Please suggest. Thank you in Advance!

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Do physical checkup to rule out other causes of cough ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, My 4 years 11 months old son suffering from dry cough since 1+ month. We have showed him to pedestrian.. have completed cough syrup course twice.. given nebulization also.. but still no relief.. His only issue is dry cough otherwise he is very active..no other health issues.. please suggest any remedies 🙏

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Need to go for X ray Visit ur nearest pediatrician one more time ...  Read More

I've been coughing since 4-5 months, its not severe cough and it doesn't make it hard to do everyday task, but it's dry, and as my cousin was diagnosed with bone tb, i thought of getting a chest xray and tb test, it said (prominent bronchial markings with peribronchial cuffing in the bilateral perhilar regions -? Infective), i went to a pulmonologi

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get a consult with a pulmonologist ...  Read More

After wake from sleep my neck muscle is paining along with coughing.if my cough is gone my neck pain is also gone please suggest solution

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Probably a muscle strain..please consult for medication. ...  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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Rule out tuberculosis ...  Read More

Diagnosed on day 2 of blister appearance, the adult with chicken pox also received anti viral therapy for 7 days. The blisters have all dried up by the 14th day but only few have fallen off. How long will he be considered contagious? Can he move out and go to office as all the blisters have dried up.

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Can growing long hair and taking head bath two days once can cause cold or coughing . I want to now mainly wether It will cause coughing . Because they say growing more hair will cause often cold .

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It is not the bathing that causes the problem, but the dead skin cells along with grime on your scalp which may cause fungal infection/dandruff. Do a Conditioning rinse of your scalp with vinegar afte ...  Read More

Just want the answer whether urticaria is infectious or contagious so that I can prevent other children and not allow my child to play outside with other children to protect them from this disease.

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Kindly take proper online consultation for proper treatment and other advice ...  Read More

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