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Tested RTPCR throat swab positive on 6th may. Used medication as prescribed by doctor. But 20 th may RTPCR nasal swab test negative. Do I need to test RTPCR Throat swab for confirmation?

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Not required. Just do the recommended blood tests prescribed by doctor if any. Nothing to worry. Take all the necessary precautionary measures. ...  Read More

Is it possible to provide throat swab only for covid test. As i am suffering from ear problem and nervous to go for nasal swab. And also want to know if nasal swab is painful .

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They may take any of those.. nasal or throat swab.. which ever you are comfortable you can tell them.. don't panic.. only slight irritation will be there that's it.. ...  Read More

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I have got tested for Covid 19 today and its been around 12 hours but I am still feeling mild discomfort and pain in nose after nasal swab test . So , is it normal to have little discomfort after nasal swab test ? Or is there any thing to worry about ?

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Hello, It's not normal to have pain or discomfort after any nasal swab test post 30mins. The person who have tested seems to be inexperienced and might have traumatized your nasal cavity or nasopharyn ...  Read More

Is it advisable to take swab test on the 5th day of period with very less bleeding or better to take on some other day to get accurate results

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Vaginal swab shouldnot be taken during bleeding time ...  Read More

Suffering from cold and nasal congestion and headache, please suggest some medicines. Not allergic to anything.

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Tablet solvin cold twice a day, otrivin nasal drops 2 drops thrice a day in each nostril but not for more than a week. ...  Read More

I need to know if you do swab test And I want to get appointment from you,I'm a call center agent and last July 28,we have a rapid test and I diagnose possible diagnostic infection and quarantine for 14 days just to make sure I want to get a second opinion do condoct swab testing?

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Visit your nearest hospital and they will do your rapid antigen test if required. If it comes negative then again u can go for the RT PCR test ...  Read More

One nasal passage blocked at night , mucus is pale and the start of this nasal have some infection ,

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What is the weight of boy ...  Read More

I'm 31weeks pregnant and I'm having cold from past 3days. Not much runny nose but nasal congestion. Unable to sleep because of nasal congestion. Is it safe to use otrivin nasal spray before going to bed?

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Nasal congestion from last 2 days, too much cold, loss of smell, headache, sinus problems from last 2 days

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Hi there got your concern that you are having common flu but detailed history needed regarding your symptom meet me on practo app will try to help you out ...  Read More

I am a mother of a 10 year old girl. She is having cold since the last 10 days. Her nose gets Blick. Wht nasal drops can be used for her cold? What dosage and how many times in a day do I use? Will this take care of her cold?

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Saline nasal drops... 5 times per day each nostril ...  Read More

Hello i took a throat swab cs for my recurrent tonsilitis and my result is here , what should be my next step

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Show it to ENT surgeon, let him/her examine, then as per your culture report, they will write appropriate medicine. ...  Read More

Im 5 month pregnant and having cold and cough .. Can i use oxymetazoline hcl nasal solution ip for cold.

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If it is not severe try using warm saline gargles, normal Nasal saline spray and steam inhalation first. If severe then use it only for 2-3 days and consult ...  Read More

Dear Sir /Mam using otrivin last 10days but its leading to.crust and blockage again so need some cheap nasal spray without side effects and cab be used longer days Please guide on same Thanks

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Meet ENT specialist do not self medicat ...  Read More

I am in my 33 week pregnancy I have cold cough and nasal congestion due to climate change and cold food items that I have been eating. I have visited my gynaec she prescribed nasivion nasal drops But my concern is I have been using this for more than 20 days now. Is it ok if I use further?

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I have been having itching, burnjng , pain for almost a year now so doctor did the swab test. Wanted to know. If swab test(aerobic) would detect fungal infection as well? Or only bacterial?

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Are there any labs in india which provide men with rectal swab facility for STI and other bacterial infection?

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Consult online or meet in person. ...  Read More

Hi doctors am 31+4 weeks high risk pregnancy due to short cervix & gestational diabetes I was facing severe itching in vagina though no other symptoms so asked doctor for vaginal swab culture she collected & sent it to culture & sensitivity Report came back as normal vaginal flora ! My doubt is at 12 weeks when they placed stitch for cervix the

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Hi, My 3-month-old daughter is suffering from a cold and nasal congestion. There’s no runny nose, but there’s noise while breathing. The doctor has prescribed Xyloflo nasal drops (1 drop in each nostril, morning and evening) and Delcon drops (10 drops, three times a day). Are these medications safe?

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Yes they are safe , go ahead with it . Nasal drops, use it before feeding to relive the congestion and can be used upto 3-4 times in a day as per the requirement. ...  Read More

I'm down with the common cold/flu. I have managed other symptoms but I cannot figure out how to take a nap or sleep with a runny nose. I can fall asleep but I don't want the postnasal drip to affect my throat and prolong my agony. Sleeping sideways is not working as the runny nose prevents me from falling asleep. I have tried to clear as much mucus

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You can take nasal decongestant drops followed by steam inhalation and an anti histamine before bed. ...  Read More

Hi doc's tell me about DKMS BMST is it safe to give them our swab as i search or hear they are non profit organisation who can help people to fight with blood cancer so tell me. Can i give them my swab and it is safe and secure??

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Why swab should not be taken in perianal area ...my mri also clear ... But my perianal area is burning even if it's dark.. But doctor not seeing my swab report at all... All doctor saying bacteria is common in perianal area.. but klebsiella spp and MRSA is common one in perianal area... All dying with this burning swelling pain for past three month

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You already have mentioned the answer about your question. ...  Read More

I am not able to go to doctor right now but i got my vaginal swab test report. Can u please help me in clearing what does it means. Is it ok or not?

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My 3 week old has common cold and nasal congestion. Her congestion is really loud especially in the night. We have been using Saline drops but she has been really uncomfortable. To give her some relief during nighttime can i give her maxtra drops or sinarest drops? Her weight is 3.29kgs. What else can i do to help her relieve the discomfort

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Try to avoid medications for newborns. It's not recommended. Put saline drops and do nasal suctioning using mucus sucker. Also give nebulisation with normal water or NS. Do physical consult to check ...  Read More

I am suffering from cold and my nostrils are just blocked. Should i take any antibiotic? Only taking sinarest .

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Otrivin nasal spray ...  Read More

Is klebseilla pneumonia bacteria in vaginal swab a harmful infection.Is it sexually transmitted infection.

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yes it needs to be treated ...  Read More

Hi, I have high bp and I am mild haemophilic. I am in Uk and doctor suggested to take OTC nasal spray for my cold. Which is the best nasal spray I can take. Thanks in advance

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Take antihistamines ...  Read More

Hi doctors. I am having a moderate inflammation in my cervix as per my Pap smear LBC. (My HPV DNA is negative too). But my high vaginal swab tests dont show any infection. How is this possible? Have done the swab test twice but it never shows what is the infection. Please help what should be done?

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What does this report means? Is it aerobic vaginitis? Do vaginal swab detect stds? What infection is this

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I am 38 weeks pregnant and this is my vaginal swab test report. Is it normal? Or is there any risk to the baby?

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its normal ...  Read More

Can a High Vaginal Swab test determine gonnorhea/chlamydia? or do these tests need to done separately such as a qualitative PCR? Please suggest.

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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

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