Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Treatment

Some of the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections are a runny nose sore throat, watery eyes, headache and a blocked nasal passage. Analgesics are used to treat body pain and headache, which is often accompanied by respiratory tract infections.In case of conditions such as wet or dry coughs, syrups are often prescribed to provide relief from soreness and irritation.

Some of the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections are a runny nose sore throat, watery eyes, headache and a blocked nasal passage. Analgesics are used to treat body pain and headache, which is often accompanied by respiratory tract infection ... More

Health Q&A
Sudden shock in chest when I lie down

I feel sudden shock in chest when I lie down suddenly on bed, on sit on sofa, this is not happen every time, occasionally I get this. I have been facing this issue from last 5 years. The shock will last only for 1 sec not more than that. What could be the reason? I had done ECG and Holter monitor, all came out normal. I suffer from GERD and I can not hold my breath longer.

HRCT scan chest

I have got 3 HRCT chest scans so far. These were done 2 years apart. Also these were medically indicated because I had severe chest pain and HRCT found sternalis muscle but I really want to know if these scans can cause breast cancer in future ?

SNORING WITH SOUND

I VE SLEEP APENEA USING CPAP FOR 2 MONTHS BUT STILL NOT FEELING GOOD. I HAVE VERY MUCH COUGH IN THE MORNING

Obstructed breathing

Been a smoker for last 7-8 years but a regular one for past 1 year. I've quit smoking two days ago and am experiencing heavy breathing, as in I'm not able to take a full breath. Super worried if It was too late quitting smoking.

Oxygen support

Hello Please note that my mother bronchoscopy done on 06th of April 2024 and after that oxygen level was down. So doctor has advised to keep her on oxygen support with 1 litre per minute on oxygen concentrator at home till 30 th April and can decrease the level to half litre if oxygen level maintained. As of now , oxygen level is fluctuating between 93 to 99 on first finger of left hand side whereas it shows 95 to 99 on first finger of right hand side. Plz advice as to remove oxygen support or not and how to measure the oxygen since it is fluctuating as well as showing different in different hand. Patient photo attached

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Asthma and Mental Health

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The Importance of Smoking Cessation: A Path to a Healthier Life

Smoking has been a global health concern for decades, causing millions of deaths and countless health issues. However, there's a glimmer of hope in the form of smoking cessation. Quitting smoking is not just a personal choice; it's a crucial step towards a healthier life and a better future ...

Vaccination in Chronic Lung Diseases

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​​​​Asthma – Misdiagnosed or Mistreated?

According to  recent statistics 6% children and 12% of adults in India have asthma. It is estimated 1 out of every 10 patients of asthma in the world is from India.While these figures may be alarming, what really is dreadful is that INDIA contributes to 42 percent of global asthma ...

Understanding which mask to use during this pandemic

The two basic functions of a mask are to protect ourself and to protect others.1) Surgical / 3 ply mask has 3 layers and protect from large droplets 0.5 to 5 microns released when a person coughs, sneezes or talks. These are single use and need to be discarded after 8 hrs.2) N 95 ...

Doctors
Dr. Hirennappa B. Udnur - Pulmonologist
Dr. Hirennappa B. Udnur Pulmonologist (MBBS, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD), DNB - Respiratory Diseases) 21 years experience Manipal Hospital
506 recommendations Hebbal, Bangalore INR 800
Dr. Sudharshan K S - Pulmonologist
Dr. Sudharshan K S Pulmonologist (MBBS, DNB - Pulmonary Medicine, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD)) 14 years experience Trilife Hospital (formerly Specialist Hospital)
39 recommendations Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore INR 1000
Dr. Manjunath B G - Pulmonologist
Dr. Manjunath B G Pulmonologist (MBBS, MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine, DM - Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Medicine) 15 years experience Manipal Hospital Varthur Road (formerly Columbia Asia Hospital)
4 recommendations Whitefield, Bangalore INR 850
Dr. Vishwanath V Bellad - Pulmonologist
Dr. Vishwanath V Bellad Pulmonologist (MBBS, DNB - Respiratory Diseases) 30 years experience Sagar Hospitals
85 recommendations Banashankari, Bangalore INR 900
Dr. K S Satish - Pulmonologist
Dr. K S Satish Pulmonologist (MBBS, MD - Medicine, MRCP (UK)) 39 years experience Manipal Hospital, Millers Road ( Vikram Hospitals )
143 recommendations Millers Road, Bangalore INR 1000