Question 1

I'm struggling with allergic rhinitis and it's been about 6 years now. I've been on continuous treatment, but I'm not feeling any relief. Could you please help me figure out what might be going on or suggest anything else I could try?

Accepted Answer

Concerns about boil (phoda) near hip line:
 
 _Persistent symptoms:_
 
 1. Daily pus discharge with blood
 2. No improvement with antiseptic creams and Amoxicillin
 
 _Underlying factors:_
 
 1. Diabetes (well-controlled)
 2. Potential poor wound healing due to diabetes
 3. Possible antibiotic resistance
 
 _Recommended steps:_
 
 1. Consult a dermatologist or surgeon.
 2. Get a wound swab culture to identify bacteria.
 3. Consider alternative antibiotics (e.g., Clindamycin, Ciprofloxacin).
 4. Apply topical treatments:
 - Povidone-iodine
 - Hydrogen peroxide
 - Silver sulfadiazine cream
 5. Maintain good wound hygiene:
 - Clean with saline solution
 - Pat dry
 - Cover with sterile dressing
 6. Monitor blood sugar levels.
 
 _Possible procedures:_
 
 1. Incision and drainage (I&D)
 2. Debridement
 
 _Additional advice:_
 
 1. Avoid squeezing or popping the boil.
 2. Elevate the affected area.
 3. Rest and maintain good hygiene.
 
 _Resources:_
 
 1. American Diabetes Association (ADA)
 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
 3. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
 
 Consult a specialist for personalized guidance and proper wound management.
 
 Note: If experiencing increased pain, redness, or swelling, seek immediate medical attention.

Question 2

My wife's been dealing with a dry cough for over two months now. We did an X-ray and some blood tests, and the doctor thinks it's an allergy. She's already been through three courses of tablets, but there's still no improvement. What do you think we should do next? Do you have any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised sputum for AFB and culture and sensitivity tests. Allso atab doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 7 days, syp salbutomol 10 ml thrice daily ,tb levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime pulmonologist opinion .

Question 3

I'm experiencing an allergic reaction that causes hives all over my body every evening. Is there a way to permanently solve this issue? I have been managing it with Allegra, but I'm looking for a more long-term solution. Could you provide some guidance on how to address this effectively?

Accepted Answer

Try avoid the triggering factor ,that could be Urticaria,visit Dermatologist for appropriate management and yes allegra would help inthis condition

probably it is dust allergy. avoid exposing to dust. take tablet.citrizen

More Allergist and Clinical Immunologist Health Queries

I'm struggling with allergic rhinitis and it's been about 6 years now. I've been on continuous treatment, but I'm not feeling any relief. Could you please help me figure out what might be going on or suggest anything else I could try?

My wife's been dealing with a dry cough for over two months now. We did an X-ray and some blood tests, and the doctor thinks it's an allergy. She's already been through three courses of tablets, but there's still no improvement. What do you think we should do next? Do you have any suggestions?

I'm experiencing an allergic reaction that causes hives all over my body every evening. Is there a way to permanently solve this issue? I have been managing it with Allegra, but I'm looking for a more long-term solution. Could you provide some guidance on how to address this effectively?

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