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Last week I was exposed to a heavy rainstorm and high levels of pollution on one of my job projects. Since then I have been problem in breathing normally coupled with wheezing and pain in my chest. I was wondering if this is just common cold or has an infection developed in my lungs. Can anyone tell me what are the symptoms for lung infection?

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Hi . I understand your concern s. you will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation like chest x ray to look for any lung infection. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earlies ...  Read More

I have chest infection and taking tablet Calamox (co-amoxiclave) can you suggest that is it for chest infection? Another doctor suggest me to take Cefixime tabs for chest infection... kindly advice me what to do

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Both are antibiotics and can be taken for chest infection. You take the one which suits you better and the one which you haven't taken previously at least in past 3 months ...  Read More

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I have suffering from chest infection for 5 months. There are also cough in my throught..............

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Get and chest xray and consult a pulmonologist ...  Read More

What are the symptoms of infection in wound after the dental cyst is surgically removed before five days?

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Pus drainage, pain, fever, bad smell, swelling . Its always better to have a check up with your dentist 3-4 days after surgery. He is best to guide you. ...  Read More

My father age is 60 and from last 4 days he is suffering from chest infection. So I need idea about 13000 count of chest infection is normal or what is the minimum normal count of chest infection in present days. And how long its take to recovering in a better way.

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Normal is between 4-11000. ...  Read More

Chest infection spread to the ear? Chest infection spread to the ear?, Chest infection spread to the ear? Chest infection spread to the ear?,

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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

I am a 35 year old man, with complaints of on and off fever and cold during season changes. What are the cold symptoms from the chest? This problem is just from the nose or the chest? How do I know what is it exactly? Will this problem always stay?

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I want to know if it's Ok to train in the Gym if I have a chest infection and am on antibiotics at the moment?

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HELLO, SIMPLY CHEST INFECTION N U R ON ANTIBIOTIC, SOOOO PLEASE TAKE REST WHICHIS ESSENTIAL FOR YOU SIR YOU R 73yrs, REMAINS STILL ACTIVE. YOU CAN TRAINED, BUT REST IS NEEDED FOR YOU I THINK YOU U ...  Read More

My mother's been diagnosed with chest infection and is on her 3rd day of amoxicillin. She has a pounding headache and cough. Is there anything she could take

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HELLO, STOP AMOXICILLIN. TABLET FLEXON TWO-TIMES A DAY. TABLET ZIFI200 TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR THREE TO FIVE DAYS. SYRUP AMBRODIL PLUS ONE TEASPOON FUL THREE TIMES A DAY. CONSULT A GENERA ...  Read More

Do we have a serious worry if the the chest infection is high As my father has a ct score of 10/25

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ...  Read More

I had fever 1 month back, after taking antibiotics it got resolved but i have started to mouth breath and excessive sighing after recovering from the infection. therefore doctor advised me to go for CT chest now this is showing scarring and active infection what is happening to me

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kindly connect..need to discuss your history in detail first ...  Read More

I had a breast biopsy 6 months before. Now I had one-time dried yellow discharge from the nipple. I also have pain and heat in that breast. No active discharge now. I’m worried about infection or blocked duct. Please advise.

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It seems like infection Connect ...  Read More

Respected sir plz guide me I have a chest infection I did my xray .cbc.esr all test In my xray everything is fine Continuously I'm coughing sometimes green phelgem with sometimes a little tiny blood i have a little to high esr Sharing u report to kindly check Plx prescribe me some medicine

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you have a considerable infection in your report..so kindly connect..need to evaluate you properly and then start the meds ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My father was admitted due to a chest infection. He was supposed to be discharged today, but suddenly his blood pressure dropped twice, and now it’s 80/50. This is unusual because his BP has never dropped like this before. Plz check prescription Is there any medicine or injection that could be causing his blood pressure to drop

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No medication in the above list reduces blood pressure ...  Read More

Repeated chest and upper abdominal heaviness, history of intense heart-related symptoms, and ongoing health anxiety. Symptoms: Frequent heaviness in the center of chest and upper abdomen — feels muscular and internal. Sometimes hard to walk properly due to body heaviness and fatigue. Pantosec D provided some stomach relief but not for the cen

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Sever gastritis?? Nexpro RD40 ONE IN EMPTY STOMACH FOR 2 weeks. Mucain gel 10 ml without water nothing by mouth till 30min can be taken 3to 4times, special y when symptoms agrevate. LISTEN TILL ...  Read More

While breathing we can hear air sound like human sufferings with cough in dog chest. It's due to cold after bathing. What medicine we can give him. I have human benadryl syrup which I gave earlier incase of cold.may I give this to him now. His weight 37kg 4yrs old male. No fever..food habit is moderate now

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Hi need more information better to book a consultation for the same. Plz don't give any medicine especially human ones without any vet consultation. It can cause more harm. ...  Read More

Hello doctor oral thrush or loose motion is primarily symptom of acute hiv infection ? Suppose some one is infected from his befire one or two month and having oral thrush and loose motion from 15 days later but report hiv duo is negative ? Is it possible that body produces physical symptoms but hiv combo antigen and antibody report come negative

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Need to know few more details history on call and share reports for guidance evaluation and advice take proper knowledge and counseling advice to clear your douts call me ...  Read More

My 8 year old son weight 35 kg is suffering from throat infection and chest congestion as diagnosed by doctor. Doctor has prescribed cefuroxime 250 mg tab 2 times, ascoril LS and dolo 500 mg along with gargle and steam. 3 days medicine completed still he is getting fever of more than 100°C. Kindly suggest what should be done, is the treatment

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

I am having symptoms of parasite infection such as giardiasis. Which test should I do to diagnose it ?

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I had a chest infection and my ige 8k Already, had breathing problem, Now I have chest pain I am taking paracetamol 500mg, azithromycil ,doxyllin,citrizine, I still have a low grade fever from the last 5 to 6 days? Can I add limcee? What Should I do for low grade fever?

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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

Experiencing soreness in my chest area... For a month. Checked with a cardiologist. Heart's working perfectly. The pain went away few days back again resurfaced. Not a regular heavy smoker, but when I smoke cigarettes generally while drinking, I smoke a few (more than few actually). No cough, no sore throat, no troubled breathing, no breathing shor

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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

I have had some of these symptoms for years but was never that serious, but these days it has been extreme and really scary to experience, some days ago i had a really bad experience, I stood up and all my vision went black and my body started shaking I lost my balance and I almost fell, my body was shaking like crazy I thought I will die and the

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Hello, what is the name of the test to confirm bacterial infection in the chest, at lal PathLabs please? Would like to confirm before taking antibiotic

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A chest infection, often resulting from bacteria or viruses, can cause symptoms like coughing, chest pain, and dizziness. If you've been experiencing dizziness along with a chest infection for a week, it's crucial to seek medical attention promptly. Your healthcare provider will assess your symptoms and may prescribe antibiotics if a bacterial infe

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Last I have treated for lymph nodes and infection plus cough with general antibiotic.still the problem is not solved.lymph nodes raised again with cough and chills.i got this after leg injury.i think I got some bacteria in bloodstream after that injury.what test to be done.

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Please schedule an appointment for a proper evaluation and treatment plan. ...  Read More

I am asking this question of behalf of my grandmother.2 days back her oxygen saturation is hovering around 76 to 85.We immediately took her to the hospital where o2 level was 86 at night.She is asthmatic from past 35 years.She is having high bp ,sugar and thyroid for which take regular medicines.Bp recorded at hospital initially was 216/84 then ha

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Rule out tuberculosis ...  Read More

My friend had unprotected MSM oral in February , in March had mild fever for 2 days and sore throat that is persisting for more than 1 month , also recently after fasting in Navratri for 9 days , he lost 5kg weight and also had diarrhea after that , so all these symptoms including loss of 5kg weight in 9 days be a symptom of early HIV ? How probabl

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Hello Doctor, I'm facing chest pain for 20-25 days. It's come and goes out. Now I have pain in between my chest and also have pain in my whole body ( especially in leg crumbs). What's meaning...is all pain related to pre menopause symptoms? Please guide me.. What I have to do for this. Is there any medicine or what precaution I have to take.

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It could be due to pre menopausal symptoms But better to take cardiology opinion Pre menopausal symptoms can be treated easily but cardiology issues needs to be addressed as early as possible ...  Read More

Infection from Thursday, taking medicine but no improvement. High fever but remission with Dolo 650. Occassionally nauseating. Chest congestion. Very weak. Bowels nearly clear. Please help. Taken cough syrup also.

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Plz can you tell what are the symptoms of urinary tract infection...I am very much worried about this

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

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