I've been smoking for about four months now and I'm just 16. I'm really worried if this might have stunted my growth or if there's something I can do to recover from it. Can smoking actually affect my height at this age?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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smoking cesation is advised to the patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm worried about my 4-year-old son because he's got a pretty bad cough and cold. Right now, I'm giving him Bactus B and Rapitus syrups. Is it safe and effective to keep using these for his treatment?

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My little one has been dealing with a really stubborn cough and cold, and his nose just won't stop running. It's been going on for almost 4 months now. We've been trying homeopathic treatments, but it doesnt seem to be helping much. This seems to happen every year, and Im getting a bit worried. What should I do?

give tablet montec lc for 1 week at night and syrup ascoril twice a day

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MMR vaccines contain live measles, mumps and rubella viruses that have been weakened (attenuated). These stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies for protection but do not cause disease in healthy people. Usual dosing in children is two doses - first at 9 to 12 months and second at 16 to 24 months of age.

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