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Hi, my son is 7 years old. He gets cold and cough every alternate week. We give him Sinerest plus or Tusq 3 to 4 days (night once). He starts feeling ok we stop the medicine. His cold cough returns again in weeks time. What should we do?

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Could be allergy or asthma or both ...  Read More

Every month catches cold n cough. Mostly mornings and nite she suffers frm cough n cold runny nose, other activities n routine are normal. How to know if she has allergies or if there is any serious issue behind. What diet to follow, wht tests if any to be done to understand the type of allergy

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Consult nearby physician. Tests usually are routine blood tests, aec etc. ...  Read More

For the past few months I am experiencing cough and cold that won't go. It is not severe but it is not completely gone either. Also, sometimes I see a little blood in the cough especially in the morning while brushing and tongue cleaning. The gag reflex while tongue cleaning causes the cough to come out and that sometimes contains very tiny amount

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Please drop into my clinic Healthcare@Basaveshwaranagar for an ENT examination. This will help me diagnose the reason for the nagging cough. ...  Read More

My husband is facing recurrent cold and cough problem after every 5 days from a month. He has already completed course of antibiotics. What can be cause..? Should i consult ENT specialist or try homeopathy..please advice

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Do an xray pns OM view Steam inhalation - TDS Tab.montek LC -1tab ODHS x 1month ...  Read More

Have been giving Allegra , ascoril LS and singulair 4 mg to prevent and also arrest cold and cough , but singulair is not showing any effect despite giving my 3 year daughter for 8 months now.

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HELLO, YOU MUST GIVE HER CONTINUOUSLY, THE ATTACKS OF RESPIRATORY PROBLEM MUST BE LESS SEVER THAN PREVIOUS.OTHERWISE FOR SOME TIME STOP N OBSERVE WHETHER VTHE RESPIRATORY PROBLEM INCREASE OR IS THERE ...  Read More

My son who is 3 year 2 month old is having Recurring Cold, fever, cough and stomach pain while eating from 18 month. We conducted tb test, xray, blood test, urine culture test, ultrasound but nothing coming out.Every 15 days or max 60 days fever, cold, cough and stomach pain is coming back. Need help. I am highly worried so please any expert help m

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We would have to review with full reports need more info please consult ...  Read More

I have been suffering from constant cold and recurring coughs after delivery of my baby.( I suffered from cold n cough wen my baby was 3 months old.)N d cough is sometyms unexplained without cold. A cough in a day suddenly n it's OK when I drink a glass of water. More prone wen I am cold.n its occurring for almost 3-4 months . kindly help!!

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This cough developed due to low immunity and increased vata in body after preganancy You need few medications like yashtimadhu dashmularishta according condition Eat ghee etc along with diet Massage ...  Read More

I have issue with recurring cough. I have a sore throat on most mornings and wet cough all through out the day. Although i don't cough often. But there is always a slight pain in the throat The cough is persistent for the last 6 to 7 months. Currently under no medication.

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Pain in throat and recurrent cough is not a good symptom. You need proper treatment ...  Read More

I have been suffering from recurring cough, running nose and sneezing (sometimes) since the last 4 months. I had taken an anti-biotic course earlier which had helped immensly. For 2 months, the cough was completely gone. But it has recurred since the last 2 weeks. I have taken the same anti-biotic course again but hasn't helped this time. It is n

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Hello there..... Use your air conditioner. Air conditioning reduces the amount of airborne pollen from trees, grasses and weeds that finds its way indoors... Reduce pet dander. If you're allergic to d ...  Read More

My father caught a cold and had fever last week but it has subsided now. But he has been coughing a lot especially in the night. It is a dry cough and no other symptoms. Can someone suggest some help with improving his condition?

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This is allergic bronchitis.. Need to stop cold food and things .. Do throat gargles.. Have plenty of hot liquids.. ...  Read More

Symptom Description Experiencing a recurring cold and intense sneezing fits in bursts of at least six loud sneezes at a time. Timeline and Pattern Duration: Ongoing for the past eight weeks. Weekly Trend: Symptoms appear exclusively on weekends and disappear completely on workdays. Context: A newly developed issue, despite working night shifts for

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Medications recommended Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

I was having cold , it's better now , I am taking Montelucast LC , Cough is inside the chest and not coming out when I am coughing ,

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A proper consultation is needed to assess your symptoms and history and guide treatment if symptoms worsen or become severe, please seek urgent medical care. ...  Read More

My son is 14 months old, 9.7 kg, with a cold for 4–5 days. Pediatrician diagnosed viral infection and prescribed Bilazap-M (Bilastine 10 mg + Montelukast 4 mg) 5 mL once daily and Wikoryl AF (Chlorpheniramine 2 mg + Phenylephrine 5 mg per 5 mL) 3 mL twice daily. I found age restrictions for these medicines and am concerned. Are these medicines/dose

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Better to reconfirm this doses and mainly the drugs.dont give them. ...  Read More

Hi, I'm 29 old male I'm getting frequent cold and cough . Should i get flu vaccine. I have pollen allergy and living in Bengaluru ...this make frequent cold and cough during monsoon season. Should I take flu vaccine ? Is it safe ?

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Yes safe ...  Read More

Hello dr,my child is of 9 years old having fever and cough and little headache since 3-4 days He is having ibugesic suspension cyclic fever pattern is seen Mid night and in the morning time fever increasing He seems week in these times Today 4am runny nose also seen Kindly help. . .

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I am a child specialist. I will need more details before prescribing medicines. Please consult me for further management as per your convenience ...  Read More

My son is 13 yrs old and he is suffering from cold cough and fever.Till this morning he had 99.6 fever but now it's 101.I am giving him Sinarest and crocin 650 mg. Kindly advise. Thanks

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Medications recommended Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

I am 24 weeks pregnant and I am having cold and cough from 2 days. One nostril is blocked. What shall I do as I cannot take any medicines.

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Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

Having a cold and cough from past week. Cough is intermittent No fever.Looking forward to a consultation .

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app ...  Read More

I am having cough and cold , Any medicine ? Without side effects for pcod I have having since 15 yrs age

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Take steam, with sinarest ...  Read More

I am a breastfeeding mother for 3 months baby and I am having a cold and cough. Is it ok to take paracetamol and Cetirizine during breastfeeding???

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Yes,you can take it. Its safe. ...  Read More

My seven year daughter has fever, cold and cough since yesterday, we are giving her CALPOL 250 syrup as and when fever comes. Please advise further course. Thanks

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Looks like you need a pediatric consultation ...  Read More

Please suggest a good medicine doc have cold and cough..No taste in mouth as well.. have running nose..please help

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You can take levocitrizine tablet and steam inhalation for cold. Cough syrup cant be advised without knowing the type of cough and associated symptoms ...  Read More

Hi , My 3 months baby boy is 6 kg . First I want to know if he comes under normal weight range. Second he has cold and cough and some fast breathing as told by doctor he may or may not need hospitalization. He is on formula feed inmil .Because in starting I have tried all things but he refused breast so unfortunately I have to formula feed him . I

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At 3months age 6kg wt.is normal ,formula feeds does not cause cough and cold ,only concern is fast breathing .Please watch closely ,if it is more than 60 / min ,then consult any pediatrician inyour ar ...  Read More

Hi , My 3 months baby boy is 6 kg . First I want to know if he comes under normal weight range. Second he has cold and cough and some fast breathing as told by doctor he may or may not need hospitalization. He is on formula feed inmil .Because in starting I have tried all things but he refused breast so unfortunately I have to formula feed him . I

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Greetings A weight of 6 kg is perfectly healthy and sits around the 25th to 50th percentile for a 3-month-old baby boy. Formula feeding itself does not cause a cold, though breast milk provides speci ...  Read More

Three months old baby has cough cold. Also doctor has prescribed medicines . But he don't get relief . So how long should I wait at home . Attaching doctor prescription for your reference.

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The prescription is not illegible.Please post the pictures of medications.Also please advise about the weight. ...  Read More

As I am travel and stuck in a village area where availability of doctors and medicines is less, please suggest any medicine for dry cough, irritation in throat, dry mouth and feeling as having sinus issue.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

My 11 year old daughter weighs 55 kg has runny nose, cough and cold. Which tablet to give for cold and cough? I have been giving syrups only ? Could you please tell the tablets she can take for cold and cough for 11 year old ?

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For an 11-year-old child weighing 55 kg with runny nose, cough and cold, tablets can be used if she is comfortable swallowing them. Depending on symptoms, Cetirizine 10 mg once daily at night may help ...  Read More

Master Vivan Singh, Age: 4 years 11 months Weight is 18 kg He has been suffering from for the last 3 days. He has a persistent cough with thick mucus and nasal congestion with thick discharge. He is currently under home care and observation.

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If fever is moee than 3 days, and not relieving . And is having persistent cough should visit hospital.. and get basic blood work and and xray done.. and probabily get admitted. ...  Read More

Hello sir My kid age is 3 years 4months she got cold and cough I used maxtra and kufril When she was at 1yr old doctor suggested to give that medicines..and i taken confirm from him again when she was 2yrs he said use that medicine if she get cold and cough When she was 2.5 again i asked he said YES 2.5 onwards we have not visit hospital Now she i

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Treatment depends on the cause. Cough can be dry cough or wet cough. Reason can be infection or non infection. Repeated use of medication without evaluation is not good. Some medicines have side effec ...  Read More

Name- urmi sarkar Ph no- 96xxxxxx56 Severe cough and cold for the last couple of days. Nose is sore and getting closed every time I am lying down

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Can be upper respiratory tract infection. Kindly tell me if u have fever, sore throat nd any previous history of such episodes. ...  Read More

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