Question 1

I've been feeling really worried about some symptoms I've been having and I need some advice. I saw a news report from a doctor saying that taking excessive steam can lead to pneumonia. I've been taking really hot steam three times a day with the gas on for about 45 days straight, starting since August. Since then, I've been experiencing a really itchy throat, pain in my nose, upper chest, upper back, neck, and shortness of breath. During winter, I get these severe chills. Ive done so many tests like cbp, crp, serum creatinine, serum uric acid, thyroid, vitamin b12, vitamin d3, nt pro bnp, calcium, eeg, but everything comes back normal. I've used medicines like azee, doxcyp, bilagra, salt gargle, betadine, Medrol, pregabalin, and mk flutron, but nothing is helping. If I'm lying down in bed, there's no pain, but as soon as I get up, there's severe upper back pain and I'm unable to sit or do any work. I also feel too much shortness of breath, throat itching, and nose pain. It's not COVID because I had an hrct chest to rule it out which showed corads 2 infective etiology and bilateral minimal pleural effusions. I've visited many doctors but still don't feel any better. Can you help me understand what's going on and what I can do next?

Accepted Answer

Yes,continue same treatment.Ecg and x-ray chest pa view is advised to the patient.

Question 2

I'm really worried about my wife's health. She's been having these episodes of a dry cough that last around 2 hours, and it's happening every day. The doctor did an HRCT, and it came back negative, but an X-ray showed she has bronchitis. She's been in the hospital for a week now with no improvement in her condition. What should we do next? Is there something else we might be missing?

Accepted Answer

pulmonary testing , allergic testing to rule out allergic bronchitis, cough suppressants- dextromethrophan

Question 3

I've been dealing with a cough for about two weeks now. I took a three-day course of azithromycin and some cough syrup, but nothing seems to be helping. Should I be worried or consider trying something else?

Accepted Answer

Persistent Cough After Antibiotics and Cough Syrup

_Concerns and Next Steps_

1. _Incomplete treatment_: Azithromycin is typically prescribed for 5-7 days. A 3-day course might not have fully cleared the infection.
2. _Underlying conditions_: Persistent cough can be a symptom of various conditions, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, allergies, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
3. _Further evaluation needed_: Consult your doctor to reassess your symptoms and determine the best course of action.

_Recommended Actions_

1. _Schedule a follow-up appointment_: Visit your doctor to discuss your persistent cough and determine if additional testing or treatment is necessary.
2. _Get a chest X-ray or other tests_: Your doctor may order a chest X-ray, spirometry, or other tests to rule out underlying conditions.
3. _Consider alternative treatments_: Depending on the underlying cause, your doctor may prescribe additional medications, such as bronchodilators, antihistamines, or acid reflux medications.

Patient is advised tab Azithromycin 5oomg orally,once daily for 5 days.Also syrup salbutamol 10 ml thrice daily for 7 days and tab paracetamol 500mg sos for fever.

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I've been dealing with a cough for about two weeks now. I took a three-day course of azithromycin and some cough syrup, but nothing seems to be helping. Should I be worried or consider trying something else?

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