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I have got a prolonged cough due to smoking. 3 months back I did CT Scan as well but there was not major finding. Xrays as well were clear..

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Hi. I understand your concerns. You might be having bronchitis due to smoking. You will need to undergo pulmonary function test to assess severity of bronchitis based on which treatemnt can be started ...  Read More

My Wife 35 is suffering frm prolonged cough frm 1 month. Her ESR is 45 and WBC is 10.9. ENT specialist is treating her. Her cough is improved but evening she is still facing cough problem. Pls suggest

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Hi, further evaluation is required to find the cause. Undergo investigations like sputum C/S, sputum for AFB, chest xray, mantoux test etc..., Kindly consult Pulmonologist... ...  Read More

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My mother aged 50yrs is suffering from prolonged coughing for 20 days She told that her throat is itching which triggers the coughing She takes olmesartan regularly for hypertension as per doctor's advice Can you suggest any medicine?

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Does she having fever? Sputum production is there? ...  Read More

I have prolonged cough for about 15 days now. Finished a normal medicine course of 3 days and antibiotics course of 5 days. Yet the cough hasn't subsided. It is mostly dry cough and increases during the night. What's the next step I should take?

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You seem to be suffering from post viral cough which is common type of dry cough syndrome after an attack of viral upper respiratory tract infection. Usually it will resolve on its own within few days ...  Read More

I have prolonged cough for about an month now. Done 2 covid tests, both came negative. Nothing abnormal shown in CT scan. Had antibiotics and treatment for 4 weeks now. Still cough doesn't stop and increases after evening. What could be the possible issue? Or which doctor to consult

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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management ...  Read More

My mother (50yrs age) is suffering from prolonged dry coughing atleast for an year She is a patient of hypertension and takes Olmesar A40 ,Metzok 100,nexito plus each daily But she doesn't have any problem for coughing But it's not something which occurs through out the day It occurs 3-4 times a day How to overcome it?

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Olmesartan can cause bronchitis ...  Read More

Prolonged cough but not severe enough daily morning am getting cough what to do ? I had cold before that and my throat sometimes pains under the jaw

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Do chest x ray and sputum examination ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, my son now having prolonged cough for more than 3 months , cough is not regular but having strong sound whenever coughing like mucus which is never going off. Tried with cough syrups, Nasal sprays and antibiotics but now doctor is suggesting for inhaler having steriods for 3-4 months . Is it safe to give to my 3 year old kid?

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Yes, u can as prescribed by ur pediatrician ...  Read More

Hi I am done with my medications but still having prolonged cough Does it effect pregnancy I am 27 weeks pregnant

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consult with general physician or pulmonologist ...  Read More

Prolonged cold and cough since last 15 days...Low on energy... Perspiring a lot..Frequent urination...

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You need a complete check up for this. To start with if your cough is producing sputum then first get a sputum microscopy done. ...  Read More

I am a 27-year-old female experiencing persistent light spotting for the past 11 days after my last normal menstrual period. The spotting is red and brown in color and is very light—I am not soaking pads or passing large clots. I do not have severe pelvic pain, fever, dizziness, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge, I occasionally experience mild na

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If the ultrasound findings are normal You need investigations to find out the reason for this abnormal pattern of bleeding If you are sexually active In person examination Per speculum examination ...  Read More

Hi I am 46 years..I have had normal periods so far..but in the last 3 to 4 months my periods are becoming prolonged..from the usual five days, it now lasts for 6 to 7 days, last period was for 6 days,before that for 9 days.. I start passing small clots from day 6 while urinating Ultra sound is normal with very 2 small fibroids It's due to hormonal.

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Your ferritin is very very low. I recommend having iron glycinate form. Kindly consult your Gynecologist on the same. To replenish iron levels, it is going to take some time, meanwhile you can also ch ...  Read More

I Have prolonged period of 7 days .But not heavy bleeding normal only.This is first time i am face like this.

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

I had viral fever 2 weeks ago after that there has been a prolonged cough. Yesterday I was travelling in flight and while landing I had unbearable pain in both my ears. When i was in the hotel at night I coughed and I could see cough with brown blood. This happened for the first time. After that woke up several times at night and while scraping my

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Respected doctor, I have consulted a doctor in govt. Hospital for high Ldl and triglycerides, the doctor prescribed me atorvastatin 10mg prolonged release tablet but I can't find this combination of prolonged release anywhere?? Is this drug correct ? How can I find this combination? Please help as I am unable to start treatment

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Prolonged release is not there. Just atorva 10mg would be sufficient. It acts for 24 hours anyway. ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, Im 45 years old and suffering from morning cold and sneezing since childhood. I used to take Cetirizine during my school and college days. Then Levocetrizine. Monthly 2-4 tablets. From last 10 years im taking Montecope whenever I feel too sneezing and running nose and within 1-2 hours i feel better.. From the last 1 month i have stoppe

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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

My daughter 14yrs have prolonged cough with sputum for more than 1 and half months. Her TB test got normal , and her PFT report also normal. She took INCLAV 625 for 5 days, and after two weeks she took cefixime for 5 days again. Took cough syrup like Reswas, Respira d, Ambrodil syrup but doesnt help. What to do...?

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Hello... Allright! I understand your concern. Get a chestxray done and consult a Pulmonologist. ...  Read More

Doctor please can u advice me if u should take milk when u have cold and cough as i am pregnant ...then how should i take protein powder without milk

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It's a myth in most of the Indian households that milk will aggravate cold and cough You can have milk no problem ...  Read More

Excessive dry cough since yesterday, no cold but just dry cough, have a habit of smoking so is it relatable but it's started after I started working out in the evening

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- [ ] According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - - [ ] Please take consultation for better evaluation ...  Read More

I had very bad cough after hsg, will it affect my tubes because i had cramping after hsg which was said to be normal but unfortunately i had very bad cough and cold as well. My tubes were clear, i am just concerned if the cough can cause problem

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Connect please ...  Read More

I've acid reflux that makes me cough so hard to a point i vomit..already taking ppi and sucralfate please suggest something for cough

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If your doctor diagnosed it and other causes of cough are ruled out then take advise of gastroenterologist. ...  Read More

I've acid reflux and I cough so hard that I vomit...please suggest something...already taking ppi and sucralfate

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Better to do EGD.IF YOUR SYMPTOMS DOESN'T RESOLVE AFTER TAKING PPI FOR 6 WEEKS YOU MAY NEED ANTIREFLUX SURGERY. ...  Read More

Local doctor suggested infection in lungs, pain in chest, fast hearbeats, weakness & continously coughing very hard

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Normal report ...  Read More

My mother is facing high dry cough as recently she travelled in train n due to high AC she has got dry cough n the cough is severe when she sleeps n while sitting no much cough why and why wen sleeping more cough pls suggest how to reduce it and will brandy help in reducing it.

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No brandy, you should get a thorough consultation to properly diagnose and treat it. Meanwhile u can give her telekast L bed time, Syp zedex plus 2 tsf three times a day ...  Read More

I've been having prolonged periods for more than 10 days with heavy flow, my doctor prescribed me T crina ncr for 18 days and the same table to be taken from d16 to d25 of my next cycle. I've been doing this for months, if I am not on medicines I get periods which are long and heavy. I have PCOS is this the cause of this or is it because of some o

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No pcos is not the reason U need investigations to find out the reason Get an ultrasound done Get ur Thyroid n prolactin levels checked ...  Read More

Doc prescribed ascoril ls for my 9 month old baby, first 2 days it gave relief to him but now after I hav him medicine he continuously coughed for more than 3 hrs. Is it normal?

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Ascoril is to help cough If it has increased, pls revisit your doctor ...  Read More

I am suffering from prolonged period from last 15 days and I have pcod problem.so kindly give me the best medicine to cure myself

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Pls connect for online consultation and prescription of med for period to come ...  Read More

I have been having dry cough for 4-5 months now. I had taken allergy treatment for that. Along with cough every 4-5 days i have indigestion and severe headache with vomiting. What could be the cause of this?

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Acid reflux ...  Read More

My son is 15months old , since one week he as cold and cough . Initially for a day didn’t give him any syrup . Later gave him phenergan only when he had too much cold . When he had cough I gave him ascoril d . But still he has chest congestion because of which he is not eating and feeling difficult to breathe. The above medicines I gave based on

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Hello,when your child is having difficulty in breathing please take to near by pediatrician. ...  Read More

It cause cough in 5 months old baby (Zerotuss XP Drops(Levosalbutamol sulphate ambroxol hydrochloride & Guriphenesin Drops)

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Please get the baby examined ...  Read More

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