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Female | 7 months

Persistent 7-Month-Old Dry and Mucus Cough Concern

My 7-month-old daughter has coughed for almost 20 days. Some times it feels like a dry cough, and some time it feels like mucus. mostly she feels good but suddenly cough starts and feels like choking or unable to breathe, and this happens in phase 2 or 3 times in 24 hours.

1 Answer
Dr. Shweta Bansal

Pulmonologist

Answered on 26th June '24

A dry cough changing to mucus coughing may signal throat irritation or a cold. Difficulty bre­athing during coughing fits could mean mucus temporarily blocks her airways. Ke­ep her hydrated. Use­ a humidifier in her room to loosen mucus. If coughing pe­rsists or worsens, seek me­dical attention from her pediatrician. This rule­s out other issues nee­ding treatment. 

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Questions & Answers on "Pulmonologyy" (347)

Hi My brother who is 26 is diagnosed with lung tb.he is on tb medicines from last 3 months but he carves a lot junk food he is taking his medication from tb dispensary based in Delhi Guy who distribute medicine there says he can have some stuff but not regularly. My brother become short tempered after having these medicines he is not listening to us What should we do please help

Male | 26

Medications for TB commonly bring about changes in mood such as crankiness. Having junk meals while under TB drugs could worsen the situation. Ensure your brother eats nourishing food. If he still gets angry easily, you should consult his doctor. 

Answered on 12th June '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Having productive coughing for years and in black and white colour

Male | 39

Chronic coughing over extended periods and dark phlegm need medical attention to identify their causes which can be chronic bronchitis or lung cancer. A prompt visit to pulmonologist is strongly suggestable in case one experiences such severe symptoms. In a timely manner, treatment and help can be effective and bring about better results as well as enhanced qualities of life.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

i am 17 year old male , my height is 180.5 cm , my weight is 98 kg , and just after clearing my 10 th boards doctors (in KGMU and PGI) doctors said that i have tb in lungs (by bronchoscopy) , it really breaks me down but I thought about my parents and decided to take proper medication of 18 months after that i join the gym and decided to loss weight and build muscles because i am fat and then i started taking creatine and protein ,i am not doubting about your skills even single % but my doctor who give me medicine in KGMU said you can take your daily meals there is no restrictions and don't take any milk products under 5 hours after taking that particular medicine . so , can i take creatine and whey protein during these medication ( plz understand my situation i am taking only these 2 supplements ) i will do anything by these 2 supplements doesn't affect my body . plz give me you advise by considering my situation

Male | 17

Answered on 7th Sept '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Could cough with mucus & Chest Block

Female | 28

This may be either a cold virus or a respiratory infection. The mucus you are coughing up is your body's mechanism of clearing out microbes. The liquids, humidifiers, cough medicine without a prescription, and the physician's instructions might assist you in handling the symptoms. You can drink fluids, use a humidifier, or take over-the-counter cough medicine to reduce the symptoms.

Answered on 30th Nov '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

I am a 47 year old male i had post thyroidectomy and recently got a CT scan and it shows subcentrimetric nodules scattered in the lungs so what does that mean

Male | 47

Following your thyroid surgery and the CT scan, some small nodules were spotted in your lungs. These are very common little growths that hardly ever have any symptoms attached to them. They could have been caused by many things such as infections or past illnesses. In most cases, no action needs to be taken concerning these growths but you need to keep visiting a doctor to check up on them frequently. If you start feeling unusual in any way like continuous coughing or struggling to breathe, please inform your physician immediately. 

Answered on 29th May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Hi Iam 26 years old and I’m having a severe cough and breathlessness , I have done a chest x ray and COVID RTPCR but nothing is in the reports ..but at night I’m suffering from cough and breathlessness

Male | 26

It is possible that you may have an underlying respiratory condition such as asthma or COPD that is causing your symptoms. You should see a doctor for a more thorough evaluation and to discuss treatment options. It is also possible that your symptoms could be caused by allergies or other environmental triggers. An allergist or pulmonologist can help you identify the underlying cause of your symptoms and develop an effective treatment plan.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

I'm a 19 year old female. I drink a shot of bleach and have chest pain, cough, nausea, shortness of breath, and I feel hot. This all happened yesterday april 30th at 1 am.

Female | 19

Ingesting bleach may cause these effects by irritating your respiratory and digestive systems. It’s risky and should be treated as a medical emergency. Always remember that bleach is harmful if swallowed and could injure your internal organs in the future.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Is tramadol risky for a 99 year old woman? It was given to grandmother at nursing home and she started running out of breath.

Female | 99

This is especially risky for a 99-year-old woman. Tramadol may lead to respiratory problems among older adults. If she experiences any breath shortness; it is crucial to discontinue use of this drug immediately and seek medical attention. The doctor will provide necessary assistance on how to manage such symptoms as well as finding another less harmful medicine.

Answered on 25th June '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

मेरी उम्र 27 साल है मुझे चेस्ट में न्यूमोनिया का इफेक्ट और पीलिया,, लिवर में भी थोड़ा असर पड़ा है और मेरी सीरम , प्रोटीन सभी की लेवल ऊपर नीचे है कृपया मुझे विशाखापत्तनम में एक अच्छे हॉस्पिटल बताए जहां कम लागत में मेरा अच्छे से ईलाज हो पाए

Male | 27

send your reports initially

Answered on 23rd July '24

Dr. N S S Gauri

Dr. N S S Gauri

my name is nikhil my age is 20 I have fever and cough I am having fever day and night since last 3 days. I have squinted in the rain many times

Male | 20

Fever and cough are typically part of the body's natural defense against infection. When you get wet in the rain, your body gets cold, which makes it a lot easier to catch a cold. Keep it warm, drink a lot of fluids, get some rest, and you can also take some over-the-counter fever medicine if you like. If your symptoms become more severe or worsen, visit a doctor. 

Answered on 26th Aug '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Sir, my ESR is 64 or there is infection in the right region in the x-ray, do I have TB? And I am on antibiotics (IV Fluid) but the infection has still not gone down, so what should I do next?

Female | 23

You expre­ssed worry about tuberculosis. TB affects blood te­st results like ESR, causing high readings. It cre­ates infections visible on X-rays too. Howe­ver, these signs are­ not exclusive to TB. Various infections or dise­ases produce similar effe­cts. The antibiotics not clearing the infe­ction is concerning. It suggests the ne­ed for different me­dication or further tests. Finding the root cause­ is vital. 

Answered on 23rd July '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

My CT Scan report. Area of ground glass opacification is seen in the right lower lobe. A tiny subpleural nodule is seen in the right lung on image #4-46. What meant by it in easy and understandable words

Male | 32

Based on the CT scan report, here are a couple of findings:

Ground glass opacification in the right lower lobe: This refers to an area in the lung that appears hazy or cloudy on the CT scan. It can indicate various conditions, such as inflammation, infection, or early stages of lung disease.

Subpleural nodule in the right lung: This refers to a small abnormality or growth detected in the right lung, near the outer lining of the lung. The exact nature of the nodule would need further evaluation to determine if it is benign (non-cancerous) or potentially malignant (cancerous).

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

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