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Which medication can help me with both asthma and GERD?
Query: Hello doctor,I am hypertensive and asthmatic. I take the tablets Telma AM and Foracort 500 mg. Recently, I had a breathing issue and was later diagnosed with GERD, for which I used medication for three weeks, and it was fine. I was on a low-calorie diet for the last three months and lost almost 26.4... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to keep a few tablets of Pantop-D (Pantoprazole and Domperidone) with you. It can be used for two to three days when you have excess reflux symptoms like gas and burps. I would stop the Ayurvedic medicine which you are taking for constipation. It is better t... Read Full »
My mother was diagnosed with asthma nine years ago. Is it because of pollen allergy?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother was diagnosed with asthma nine years ago and used inhalers that the doctor prescribed. The doctors suggested that it might be due to climatic conditions, as she got an asthma attack during winters. This same pattern of asthma attacks repeated for the next five years. My mothe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If she has a pollen allergy, repeated attacks are expected. So, if possible, get allergy tests done to identify the allergens causing the symptoms in her case. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing g... Read Full »
Kindly suggest an alternative to steroids for my chronic asthma.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a nursing student and have had asthma for ten years. But I get attacks only during the fall. The doctor I usually consult had prescribed me a bronchodilator (Salbutamol 100 mcg) and steroid combination inhalers (two drugs). But I fear the complications of steroids and stopped using t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The best asthma treatment is inhaled Corticosteroid. It does not have any side effects. So, no need to worry about side effects. I suggest you get done pulmonary function test to identify the severity of asthma. Treatment is based on severi... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have had problems with persistent cough with both dry, clear, and yellow mucus, catching colds frequently, and a sore throat for the last year. Recently, I have started having problems with shortness of breath as well. A couple of days ago, I went to the emergency care for shortness o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am glad that you reach out to us. Your past history of smoking can lead to a condition called bronchitis, which is a very common condition in smokers. In smokers, there is inflammation of the airway and it can aggravate with any stimuli, like smoke and dust, etc.... Read Full »
How can I manage a persistent cough with breathlessness?
Query: Hello doctor,I recently had a sinus infection (2 weeks ago) and had taken antibiotics for five days. Now I have a persistent barky cough with exertion and trouble getting a deep breath. I also develop a cough while doing daily activities like talking, laughing, and climbing stairs. It feels like ast... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have gone through your detailed history, and from that, it is evident that this is an acute exacerbation of asthma. However, I want to know a few more things about your condition. 1. Do you have any allergies? 2. Have... Read Full »
Is there a risk of developing asthma from nasal polyps?
Query: Hi doctor,I wanted to ask about asthma, my risk of developing it, and if there is anything I can do to prevent it. I have a history of chronic rhinitis with nasal polyps, which I have had for the past 13 years. It is managed with intranasal steroids and antihistamines. My blood eosinophil count was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. I have gone through the detailed history you have given. The lifetime risk of developing asthma in allergic rhinitis patients is 20 to 30 %. The risk is more in teens and early second and third decades. Since you are in the late third decade, your... Read Full »
Is it possible to stop breathing after severe anxiety?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old, weighing approximately 140 pounds, and 6 feet and 1 inch tall. I have a question regarding anxiety and breathing. I often experience breathing anxiety and have a fear that I might stop breathing. I have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety and have been following... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that, a lot of individuals have anxiety with breathing problems. It is very common. You have asthma and allergy, which increases the risk of breathing issues during anxiety, even if thes... Read Full »
Which medicine is recommended to stop vomit in a 7-year-old child?
Query: Hello doctor, My 7 years old boy has asthma for about a few years. From yesterday night, he is suffering from cough and vomiting. He is having continuous vomiting of whatever he eats or drinks. The medication used until now is Budecort 200 and Ascoril. Please suggest some medicines for immediate re... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The child will need nebulization with 2ml Duolin (Levosalbutamol sulphate and Ipratropium bromide) plus 2 ml normal saline. Considering that the child has not been able to keep anything in the tummy and having repeated episodes of vomiting, I would suggest an IV (int... Read Full »
I have gained 10 kg in a short time. How can I reduce it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 5'2" female, 21 years old and weigh 132.28 lb. I have gained 22.05 lb in the past eight months though I was exercising. I cannot follow strict diets due to my lifestyle. My eating habits include more liquid like milk, cold coffee, water, etc. I do not eat much bread or rice but mor... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Since you have asthma, I understand that you cannot do rigorous exercises. In fact, to lose weight you do not need to do rigorous exercises. You can just do a brisk walk (brisk and fast are not the same). Just walk at a moderately brisk pace ... Read Full »
Query: Hello, I have been having allergy problems for many years. I cannot breathe from my nose even if it is not blocked because I feel like I get less oxygen from my nose. I also have asthma and as the seasons change my allergies react. I always have running nose or sore throat or excessive sneezing and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I totally understand your concern regarding cure of allergies. Unfortunately, allergy of the nose cannot be totally cured, but definitely can be prevented. I would recommend the following:1. Get an allergy skin test done; so as to identify the allergen. Avoiding the a... Read Full »