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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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Dr. Vivek Dasgupta General Physician | Bongaigaon

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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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan General Physician | Mumbai

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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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Dr. Md. Naseeruddin ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Hyderabad

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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

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

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Dr. Oliyath Ali ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Delhi

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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

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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Dr. Meenakshi Srivastava Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Lucknow

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Vaginal swab shouldnot be taken during bleeding time ... 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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Dr. MD Saif General Practitioner | Delhi

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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Dr. Spandana Kandra Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Vijayawada

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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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I have been suffering from cough,cold and nasal block and runny nose, I consulted local doctor and gave 2 antibiotics injection and few medication, and I have been taking that medication but it not useful since I have cough and cold and nasal block.

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Dr. Vardhan Garg General Physician | Delhi

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Click consult now to discuss better and start proper medication on prescription ... 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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Dr. C Sreehari Surendran General Medicine | Thrissur

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Saline nasal drops... 5 times per day each nostril ... 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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Dr. Nishit Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Chennai

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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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Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

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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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Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

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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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Dr. Fayyaz A Sattar Sexologist | Mumbai

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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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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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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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Dr. Nikitha Sowmya Pediatrician | Bangalore

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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Dr. Farhat Khan Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Wardha

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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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Dr. P Pragnia Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Hyderabad

No idea ... Read More

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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Dr. Vikram Pratap General Physician | New Delhi

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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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Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

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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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Dr. Sravani Kotamsetti Pediatrician | Kakinada

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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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

Otrivin nasal spray ... Read More

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

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Dr. Pratibha P S Gynecologist | Bangalore

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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Dr. Bapu Kishanrao Thagnar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bidar

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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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

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

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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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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Dr. Pratibha P S Gynecologist | Bangalore

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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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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

Will high vaginal swab test detect chlamydia infection or we need to specify to the lab to check for that?? What infections can be detected by high vaginal swab test? Does it look for chlamydia as well?? If not what test should i go for to get it checked?

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Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

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Hi Doctor My sister is suffering from cold since last week, her nose is block with mucus unable to breath properly While eating also sometimes she feel like breathlessness due to mucus blockage in nose Is steam inhalation be better for mucus removal from nose For chest congestion can montek lc be used ? Thank you

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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma General Physician | Gurgaon

According to your sign and symptom you are suffering from cold and nose block with mucus. On the basis of your sign and symptom you are suffering from acute upper respiratory tract infection. ... Read More

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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?

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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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 ?

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

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

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?

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

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?

I have been suffering from cough,cold and nasal block and runny nose, I consulted local doctor and gave 2 antibiotics injection and few medication, and I have been taking that medication but it not useful since I have cough and cold and nasal block.

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?

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

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?

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?

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

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??

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Will high vaginal swab test detect chlamydia infection or we need to specify to the lab to check for that?? What infections can be detected by high vaginal swab test? Does it look for chlamydia as well?? If not what test should i go for to get it checked?

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