Question 1

Good morning Sir/Madam, My son is 3.4 years old. He started with a simple runny nose which later turned into a dry cough. It has been one month that he is on treatment. Initially, he took cold related medicines for almost two weeks, including Cetrizine, Phenylephrine, Dextromethorphan, and Chlorpheniramine, but had very little improvement. Later, he developed ear pain, so he was given Augmentin antibiotics. He improved for only two days and then again started having a severe dry cough. His vitamin D level was found to be 53, and he is taking weekly 60000 IU. The doctor told us it is bronchitis and prescribed Levolin and Budocort three times a day. Even after 20 days of using the pump, there was very little improvement. Now, he has been given Prednisone and Cefixime for five days, but he is still coughing continuously, today is the third day of this treatment, and there is very little improvement. He does not have a fever. Please suggest what I can do to help his improvement?

Question 2

I am the mother of a 10 year old girl. She has developed red patches on her skin all over the body for the last 4 days. The doctor has advised a patch skin test. Could you please explain what this test is, what it indicates, and how long it usually takes?

Question 3

As per my recent blood report, my IgE (immunoglobulin E) level is significantly elevated at 1667. My local doctor has advised me to undergo a complete allergy test at a specialized hospital. Could you please advise on the next steps and what I should do?

Sir, I have an IgE serum level of 484 in my blood test report and have allergies in my body because of it. Can I take the COVID vaccine?

An IgE level of 484 indicates an allergic profile but is not a contraindication for COVID vaccination unless youre actively experiencing a severe allergic reaction. You should identify specific allergens to avoid flare ups. Please take an Allergy Panel Test before vaccination.

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I am the mother of a 10 year old girl. She has developed red patches on her skin all over the body for the last 4 days. The doctor has advised a patch skin test. Could you please explain what this test is, what it indicates, and how long it usually takes?

As per my recent blood report, my IgE (immunoglobulin E) level is significantly elevated at 1667. My local doctor has advised me to undergo a complete allergy test at a specialized hospital. Could you please advise on the next steps and what I should do?