Cold and Cough

Allergic cold FAQ

2008-03-08T13:38:00.000-08:00

Q: I am suffering from allergic cold for more than two years. Now my hairs also fall in a bulk while combing resulting into initial stage of baldness. Plz let me know how to overcome the problem?

A: I thought you have some type of allergy which cause cold constantly for years and may be hair loss is the side effect of that allergy. Better to visit the doctor or dermatologist as soon as possible. He will tell you perfectly about the problem and its cure and prescriptions.

Q: I often sneeze all the time for three or four years. I took lots of medicines which heel for a few weeks and then this cold comes back and I sneeze all the time. The problem seems to be worse after midnight or after having a short nap. I don't know whether it is cold, sinus infection or any type of allergy. Can someone advice me for the same that what's the cause and cure for it?

A: It seems you have serious sinus infection which is caused due to some type of allergy either from air or food products or cold drinks or anything else which is hard to determine. Better will be go to an allergic expert who prescribe you proper medicines and some preventions for the same. You must follow them for a week or more and you will surely get rid of it.

Q: Today morning when I wake up I felt my throat sore. I have no sneezing but have some coughing. I also notice my mucus watery and clear. Are these the symptoms of cold or allergy?

A: Remember to drink plenty of water and have rest. If your mucus is yellow it can be due to virus and if green it will be due to bacteria. Also the sore throat is the cause of any allergy with some cough. Ask your doctor for the same and she can give you the medicines after examining you and tell you about its cause and cure.

Q: Are there any precautions or remedies for allergic cold cause from pollution, cold water, moist air and some food products?

A: You must bath with lukewarm water the whole year and also drink fluids and eat products which are not cold or chilled or say refrigerated. Go for a morning walk daily for getting fresh oxygen which also helps in improving your immune system. You can also do some yoga like pranayam, alom-vilom daily for 10-15 minutes. Cover up your face with some cloth while going to polluted area. Hope all this helps you a lot. Have steam while suffering from cold two to three times a day. It will relieve you and act as a good remedy for allergic cold.

Q: What is the difference between cold and allergy? Are both the same?

A: Cold and allergy are two different things with almost same symptoms. But there is a little much difference. Normally, cold or say common cold happens for three to four days and go back with time. But allergic cold comes more often say every three to four weeks with same time period and symptoms and stay for longer. Better will be ask your health care provider about whether you are suffering from just common cold or allergic cold and cure for the same.

Cold Flu Questions

2008-02-29T21:40:00.000-08:00

Q: For how long does this cold and flu takes to go? Are they contagious too?

A: Normally, flu remains for three to five days or a week to go. But cold sometimes take 15 days to go or more than this like two to three months. As cold and flu both are contagious so take some precautions like cover your nose and mouth while coughing and sneezing with towel or tissue paper. Have plenty of rest and drink lots of water and have some soups for getting relief.

Q: I am severely suffering from cold for two or three days. can someone tell me about any good cold remedy for getting quick relief?

A: At first, keep your body warm as much as you can especially your feet by putting socks. Drink warm water and gargle with salty warm water and have some steam by putting some drops of vapors and have lots of sleep. If your cold get worse visit the doctor, he will prescribe you proper medicines.

Q: Does anyone has sleepy and teary eyes as a cold symptom? Is it normal?

A: Yes, many people feel their eyes heavy and tired and also teary during cold. It's quite normal no need to worry. Ask the doctor and he will give you proper medicines. Keep your body warm and have steam.

Q: Does feeling like cold can be an early symptom of being pregnant?

A: I don't think so. There is no such symptom mentioned as an early pregnancy. But it can cause anytime during pregnancy. So, consult your doctor for testing your pregnancy.

Q: Is there any safe cough medicines for infants?

A: For your little baby, if he or she is suffering from cough ask your doctor who will give you safe medicines. Remember not to give any unprescribed medicine for your infant.

Cold sore FAQ

2008-02-22T10:16:00.000-08:00

Q: Early morning when I wake up and saw a pimple on my upper lip with some irritation. After touching it got worse after an hour or two. Can anyone tell me what is this? Is this like a cold sore or anything else?

A: Yah, Its an early symptom of cold sore and is caused due to touching that part of the person suffering from cold sore. Actually, its contagious. Remember not to touch it again and again by yourself or by anyone else. Visit the doctor and he will give you some prescribed medications for it. Not to worry, you will soon get relief from it.

Q: What is this cold sore? How can I treat with it? What is the cause of cold sore?

A: Cold sore is like a mouth ulcer which mainly affects the area inside the mouth or surround the lips in which you will see a red spot or bump. This cold sore is caused due to herpes simplex virus by touching the person who is already infected with it. This can also cause due to stress, smoking, hormonal changes, menstruation, weight loss, food allergies, sudden bitting and more. The most affected medicine for it to wash the wound with an anti-bacterial mouthwash or glycerin twice or thrice a day and continue it for two or three days.

Q: I suffered from cold sore the very first time and its irritating and itchy. Has someone had this before as I am afraid of it? How to get rid of cold sore.

A: No need to worry, its quite common and can happen to anyone due to various reasons. It is caused by the herpes virus and is of two types - mouth ulcer and genital. Don't touch it again and again else it will get worse. The best way for get rid of cold sore is to apply some gel or any antibacterial mouthwash on the infected area or take some pills to get relieve from it after your consulting your Doctor.

Q: What is cold sore treatment during pregnancy in week 25?

A: Apply some glycerine on the infected area for 2-3 times a day. It should heal in about 3-4 days. Also you can ask your health care provider who will give you safe medicines for it.

Q: Has anyone knew any home remedy for cold sore as I suffered from it and can't bear that irritation and itching at night or while eating?

A: There are various home remedies for cold sore. Some of them are :
1. When you see early symptoms of cold sore apply ice on the infected area before it gets worse.
2. can apply a pinch of glycerine at bed time on it and rinse it thoroughly. It will cure you soon.
3. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water for three to four times a day.
4. T-tree oil has also proven a good home remedy for cold sore.

Kennel cough

2008-02-19T04:14:00.000-08:00

What is Kennel cough

It is also known as Canine Cough,Bordetellosis,Infectious Tracheo bronchitis.Kennel Cough damages & irritates the lining of dog's trachea & upper bronchii.Most common organisms associated with Kennel Cough are bacteria called Bordetella bronchiseptica & three viruses Para influenza virus,Adeno virus &Canine Distemper virus.Even an organism Mycoplasma is also associated with Kennel Cough.Kennel Cough is fairy common & highly contagious respiratory disease of dog.Kennel Cough may have serious respiratory complications for very young & very old dogs.

Transmission
:-Causative organism can be present in expired air of an infected dog.whenever number of dogs /puppies are confined together in kennel;animal shelter house;indoor dog show, the disease is much more likely to spread.It can also be acquired from neighbor's dog, from a champion show dog at dog show, from animal hospital when your dog has just came in for treatment /vaccination etc.

Kennel Cough Symptoms:- It is worse at night & laying down.Cough produced is harsh,dry,can be quite loud & forceful,cough is produced every minute all day long & sounds as if dog needs to clear it's throat.It increases by extra activity & exercise.Dog is generally healthy &eats as per routine.It last for 1-2 weeks & majority of dogs got recovered on its own even without any treatment.

Some serious respiratory diseases e.g. Blastomycosis,Valley Fever,Heart Worms,Cardiac Disease might produce similar coughing.

Kennel Cough Diagnosis
:-It can be tested by putting little pressure on throat just above collar area under jaw & it will produce a cough if it is suffering from kennel cough.

Treatment/Cure
:-It is generally symptomatic with non-prescription or cough-suppressants. If fever persists- give antibiotics.

Home treatment
Natural treatment will increase immunity & support liver. A collar may initiate coughing spasm,so avoid it.Instead of stressing on home remedies consult with a pet hospital or veterinary surgeon

Prevention:
-Vaccinating with just commercial kennel cough vaccine alone containing only Bordetella agent may or may not protect fully because of other infectious agents which might be associated in producing disease.Intranasal Bordetella vaccine produce slightly faster immunity than injectable vaccine.

Vaccinate dog for live Parainfluenza,Adenovirus & Canine Distemper virus.Always ensure to vaccinate few weeks prior to potential exposure to allow protective immunity to develop.

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Crouping cough FAQ

2008-02-11T13:34:00.000-08:00

Q: My new baby suddenly have cold and cough with breathing problem last night. As it was not possible to take him to a doctor clinic we called up the doctor after hours number and they suggested us to make the room warmer and ask us to give him a cough syrup we had at home. We did the same and his breathing become normal and he sleeps well. In night he again had some cough so we give him cough syrup. Now he is quiet normal in the morning. Should we still consult the doctor?

A: As you don't want to face such problem again with your child, so better will be to visit a doctor and consult all about it. He will give you the appropriate suggestions and prescribed medicines for your lovely baby.

Q: Is there any home remedy for crouping cough for my 15 months old baby boy?

A: If your baby is severely suffering from crouping cough the best home remedy is to keep a vaporizer or humidifier in your room. Sit for at least 15 to 20 minutes in a closed bathroom with your baby with mild hot water shower running in the bathroom. Do it every time your baby feels difficult in breathing. Also give your baby some prescribed cough syrup which will relieve him from cough.

Q: What is crouping cough? What are its causes and treatment?

A: Crouping cough is like a severe cough with a sound like a seal barking. This type of cough is normally in the children of ages between 3 months and 5 years old. This croup cough is caused due to virus or similar bacteria or allergic reactions which causes the airways get inflamed and they shrinked somewhat and sounds like a seal bark. The best home remedy for such cough is having steam bath and a cool humidifier placed in the room while sleeping. Visit the doctor immediately if there is high fever and difficulty in breathing.

Q: Can you suggest any home medicine for itchy or sore throat with nagging cough which lasts for more than two weeks?

A: The best remedy for soothing the sore throat with nagging cough which I also used to go with is having some warm lemon water or lemon tea mixed with one tablespoon of honey taken three to four times a day.Ask Doctor First

Q: I am in week 31 of pregnancy and is suffering from nagging cough. Is it safe for me and my baby to have any cough remedy during this third trimester of pregnancy?

A: You can have lemon tea mixed with honey to relieve from coughing during pregnancy. It's proved to be best home remedy for cough. For having any cough syrup, take only the prescribed one by your gynecologist which will be safe during pregnancy.

FAQ ON Cough in Babies

2008-02-08T12:29:00.000-08:00

Q: What medicine should I give to my 7 months old baby who is suffering from cough hurting his throat?

A: Ask the children doctor, he will give a safe cough medicine to your little prince. Also remember to give him some honey for curing sore throat with mild warm water.

Q: Why does my two months old baby girl coughs twice and then sneeze?

A: It could be that your baby has some cold or flu. The another reason is to be allergic from dust or anything in the air. Consult the doctor and give her the prescribed cough medicine.

Q: I had newborn twin babies and are just four months old. I want to know that what to do as they both are suffering from whooping cough/chronic? Is there anything to worry?

A: I suggest you to take your twin babies to the paediatrician. He will tell you that is this simple cough or signs of pneumonia etc after doing complete checkup of them. Then he will medicate them accordingly.

Q: My nine months old baby is highly congested with cough and cold. Do you suggest any home remedy for my baby?

A: As you baby is highly congested, Try to keep your baby warm and give him some steam bath or get a humidifier. Apply some vicks vapors to his chest and nose after consulting the doctor and check him timely. Hope it will let your baby feel better for a while.

Cough during pregnancy

2008-02-06T12:08:00.000-08:00

Q: I suffered from cough badly. Can someone else also had bad cough during pregnancy? Will it affect my little baby?

A: Yes, I also suffered a lot from cough during my second pregnancy. I consult with my doctor and she said it's quite common during pregnancy and doesn't harm my little genius if we take precautions.

Q: I had persistent cough during pregnancy and it goes on for more than a month. Why is this so?

A: During pregnancy immune system gets weaker due to which any viral catches our respiratory system soon and cause infection. Not to worry visit your gynae and she will recommend you cough syrups that are safe during pregnancy.

Q: I had severe cough during my 7th month of my pregnancy. I want to know if it will harm my baby or not?

A: Do not coughed so hard that it torn your uterus lining and you may have to go for C-section immediately . As you are also suffering a lot take care. Remember to hold your lower abdomen with your hands so that it will give support to your uterus. Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy.

Q: What should I do to get rid of cough during pregnancy which is safe for my baby?

A: You must drink warm(mild) water and take some honey and lemon or ginger tea. Ask your doctor for a cough syrup and some antibiotics and have steam with few drops of vicks vapors twice daily and have lots of rest during pregnancy.

Q: I felt painful chest while coughing during 9th month of my pregnancy which causes a lot of discomfort to my ribs and my baby reacts it and try to move outside skin. What must I do in the case?

A: Don't worry its just normal as your baby covers most of the space in your stomach it causes you uncomfortable during pregnancy. Ask your care provider and take some antibiotics safe during pregnancy according to the prescription. Drink plenty of fluids especially warm(mild) water and have some ginger tea or lemon tea. Take rest a lot.

Cough medicine and cough remedies

2008-01-31T15:51:00.000-08:00

Q: What is the best cough medicine which helps me to get rid of severe cough and cold?

A: There are lots of cough medicines available in the medical store. But better will be to take the cough medicine prescribed by the doctor. Better will be to inhale steam with mild boiling water with few drops of vicks vapor for at least 10-15 minutes and sleep for sometime. It will helps you in easy breathing.

Q: what type of cough medicines work? Can you suggest? Can I get pregnant after taking any cough medicine while I am trying to conceive?

A: It will be very silly to think like that. Cough medicines has nothing to do with pregnancy. They can even harm you if you take them without proper doctor's advice.

Q: Is it safe to have any cough medicine while breastfeeding my newborn baby?

A: If you are breastfeeding your baby, then better will be to have herbal or natural cough remedies. Contact your midwife or doctor he will prescribe you the cough medicine which will not do any harm to your baby.

Q: Can someone tell me if cough medicines does any harm while I am having contraceptive pills for birth control?

A: I suggest you to read the small print carefully given with any contraceptive pill whether what precautions you should take while having it. As its not clear that whether cough medicines affects your birth control or not better will be consult your doctor about the affects or side effects of having cough medicines and pills together. She will give you the proper advice and the cough medicine which will not harm your birth control.

Q: Can I take cough medicines as I am a patient of high blood pressure?

A: Yes, you can but consult your doctor first about taking the cough medicine whether it will suits you with your HBP medicines or not. He will prescribe the one which suits you and doesn't cause any harm to you.

Cough FAQ

2008-01-30T10:40:00.001-08:00

Q: What is whooping cough? What are its causes and symptoms and ailments?

A: When the patient coughs constantly with a sound like 'whoop' while breathing or coughing, the
symptoms are of Whooping cough. Whooping cough is the common name of Pertussis. This type of coughing is transmittable and can cause even death. This normally occur in infants and young
children but less in adults. The treatment of whooping cough can only be shortened in the early
stage of coughing with an antibiotic but can't alter the outcome of the disease. If you find any
symptoms of whooping cough then call the doctor immediately for regular treatment before going into severe situation.

Q: What are the causes of kennel cough?
A: Kennel cough is an illness found in dogs due to the inflammation of upper respiratory system.
Kennel cough can cause due to some viral and bacterial spreading through the air by sneezing and coughing of the infected dogs. It can also spread through direct contact and touching of
contaminated surfaces and is highly contagious. Doctors mostly recommend some antibiotics to
treat any bacterial infection. The best prevention for the kennels is to keep all the accessories
and cages disinfected.

Q: What are the differences between these two - regular cough and dry cough?
A: A cough is the body's technique of removing any foreign material or mucous from the lungs,
throat, larynx, etc. It is caused due to any viral infection in the respiratory tract. There are
many types of coughs like dry, whooping, productive etc. On the other hand, Dry cough may be the
cause of virus, cold or flu. Dry cough is also known as post-viral cough. Unlike the regular
cough, your chest is not congested and you may breath easily.

Q: I am suffering from persistent and dry cough. What should I do to help in such condition?
A: If you are having persistent cough with fever then go to the doctor. He will give you proper
antibiotics and cough syrups after checking the cause of it. For home remedy of dry cough, drink
plenty of Mild warm water and have some honey with ginger syrup in early stages.

Severe Cold FAQ

2008-01-27T06:53:00.000-08:00

Q: I am suffering from severe cold. What should I do to overcome with it?

A: At first, take plenty of rest and drink lots of water, it will keeps you away from dehydration. Then visit the doctor he will tell you the reason of cold like due to viral or any other thing and will medicate you according to it.

Q: My 18 yrs old child has severe cold for more than 15 days and no cold medicines are relieving him from it. What must i do?

A: As your child suffers lot for many days due to severe cold and nasal congestion, consult your doctor about it. It may cause due to any infection or allergy from anything like polluted air, any food material especially refrigerated or chilled, or due to the change of weather, or more. He will tell you about taking some of the precautions and will medicate you accordingly. No need to worry everything will be fine.

Q: I am in first trimester of my pregnancy and is suffering from severe cold for more than a week. Will it affect my pregnancy or just normal?

A: Don't worry cold is quite normal during pregnancy but you need to consult with your Doctor . Many of women suffer from it and will not harm your baby until you have high fever. Consult your gynecologist and she will give you some medicine and antibiotics which are safe during pregnancy.

Q: What must be the reason that I used to suffer from severe cold once in every week or two?

A: This type of severe cold is mainly due to some allergic problem like from dust or cold weather or chilled storms. Try to avoid such things that cause you allergic cold.Take some precautions

Q: I felt cold symptoms and vomiting with runny nose since yesterday. What will be the cause of it?

A: It might be any viral fever or flu. Consult to the doctor without getting late. He or she will give you proper medicines. Have plenty of rest and drink lots of water.

Pregnancy and Asthma

2008-01-24T13:52:00.000-08:00

NOTE:Asthma During Pregnancy can be very serious,Be sure to talk to your doctor and take your medicine always with you during Pregnancy.Don't go by the advice of people ,A qualified Doctor Only can help you

Some of the Frequently Asked Questions:
Q:It looks Like I got asthama during my first Pregnancy.How its possible if I don't have any such problem before?
A:When you are pregnant your Body capability to Fight with diseases decreases ,so its possible to develop such diseases temp.,Moreover it can be Bronchitis develop due to cold and/or some bad food you had.But In any case talk to your Doctor today.

Q:I got Asthma now I am 12 weeks pregnent,I am worried by baby will not get oxygen if I can not get?I got some medicine from a lung and chest doctor but its not helping
A:Yes,It is very sad but true.Ask the doctor and get new medicine from him,Speak with other Doctor or a better hospital.You should get quick treatment.
Stay away from Cold and Dust,Relax your self.Don't use woolen clothes which can carry dust.
Use little hot water if you live in a cold place,Keep Inhaler with you.Try to find what is causing you asthma symptoms
Now days Organic or ayurvedic medicine for Asthma are also getting very popular in some countries.

Q:I have a very Bad asthma history,It it OK for me to get Pregnant
A:You should be OK,if you calculate all things in advance.
Talk to your doctor who know your medicinal history and will be able to help you more than anyone else can do
Some general options are:
Try to Time your pregnancy (delivery) during time of year when you have less problem
Shift to a Better place (If you lives in Mountains,Shift to a clean near sea city where many of asthma people had better life,Shift to a less Polluted place,Shift to a warmer place)
Take Help of a full Time medical assistant Nurse

Cold and Cough in pregnancy

2007-12-15T09:38:00.000-08:00

Q: What should I do while suffering from persistent cough or cold or flu or any other type of cold virus during early pregnancy or later during pregnancy?

A: First thing you should do is don't take any cold medicines without consulting your midwife or Doctor. This also valid to any homemade medicines(home remedy) or tips you will get from your near and dear ones or internet. Many people suggest following remedies:

1) Orange juice with hot water.
2) Warm tea or coffee with some lemon juice.
3) Drink at least eight ounces of liquid each hour whether it is warm water, lemon juice, soups, or ginger tea.
4) Place a mild warm clean cotton cloth on your nose by placing it on hot pan again and again for about 10-15 minutes to stop it from sneezing. Do it three or four times in a day.
5) Doctors mostly suggest to have vapors or steam yourself and go to sleep.
6) For healing cough you must take honey with some drops of grated ginger juice or lemon juice.

Q: Is having cough or cold during pregnancy is common?

A: Yes, During pregnancy your immune system gets weaker that can cause you suffer from cough or cold easily. Not to worry ask your doc and he or she will give you the remedies that are safe during pregnancy.If you don't want to take cough tablets ask Your Dr. for cough syrup.

Q: Does suffering from cough or cold and cold sore affects or harm my baby during pregnancy?

A: No, small cough and cold doesn't harm the baby inside your womb. But severe cough keeps continuous pressure on the stomach that can harm your baby, so try to heal from it,Ask your doctor asap for cold treatment. But if you also suffer from fever then consult your doctor and have some medicines.Avoud your self from cough whooping,dry cough ,allergy cough and chronic cough etc...There is no best cough medicine.

COLD and Cough

2007-07-14T06:13:00.000-07:00

Consult with a qualified medical specialist or doctor in area for all your health problems.

Some FAQ on COLD and Cough

Why people often suffer from cough generally in cold weather?

Trachea (1 of the air conveying tubes) is a part of respiratory system of our body.in trachea,carina is present just before we enter into the lungs.its other name is cough reflex.when a person suffer from cold there is mucus which tries to enter into lungs.this mucus directly hits the carina which results into cough.when cough occurs then something going into lungs from trachea instead of eosophagus which hits carina.actually it prevents lungs from such things which does not belongs it.

My sis suffer from a virus.she has severe headache and muscle pains and fever also.after about 2 days fever disappeared.but the horrible cough occurs after disappearance of fever.there are other symptoms too like eyes become sore,headache is so severe that it kills her.cough hurts her chest.i want to know what the other symptoms will be after that sickness?

When a person suffers from phlegmy cough then it was not just a virus, it may be a bacteria may be antibiotic bacteria.So your sister suffers from that bacteria.Often when cold occurs to a body,body has to fight against with that particular virus.In body some anti viruses produces which fought against that.So a body becomes fatigued and it feels little under the cold weather.

Whn a person suffers from cough what medicines he would prefer or what beverages he might take to feel comfortable?

Today in market doctors prescribe many medicine which different salts and formula.Consult with a qualified medical specialist or doctor in area for all your health problems.Hot tea and honey is better for cough.You can also prefer hot lemon tea while cough.But you must not smoking.

I suffer from flemmy cough.the Flem is often white but sometimes it may be yellow.I will also have runny nose.drinking milky products often increases it.I thought it was due to dust from the heating systems but the reality is not so.so i contact to a doctor and he says that infectious coughing virus entered in my body all around the chest and throat.What i actually want to know is whet other remedies i might use to cover this?

Due to inflammation or irritation in throat,nose,bronchial tubes,lungs(all are the parts of respiratory system)cough occurs.Cough may be dry or productive.well u can take honey in hot drink before bed time.It keeps you warm and also opens your nostrils.Do some light exercise in morning.If you wanna to drink water then take only warm water.keep blanket to warm up your head also take citrus fruits like orange,peach, apple.These are rich in vitamin-C which recovers cough soon

From about one month I cough a cold.when it occurs there was a yellow mucus in my chest and nose.after about 2-3 days i had recovered from it.But after some days it comes again but at that time there was no mucus and there was no congestion in my chest.At that time I also suffer from harsh cough with severe headache which almost kills me.After some days it again recovers but now it comes again.
I had noticed that when I cough there is some taste in my mouth which may be like ummm... a metal called aluminum.Why it happens?I used to take cig.

I had read seriously your situation I thought what taste i had when I cough.After some time i agreed it tastes like aluminum.then I go to doctor.he told me that it is due to Bronchitis(an infection occurs in bronchus-a part of respiratory system).He suggested me some antibiotics and inhaler.So you should go for a doctor to recover that situation.

I had a severe cough from someday.I thought it was a normal cough so I took Tussionex about 2-3 spoons daily.But it was useless.Then I go to a doctor he said I had bronchitis.he prescribed me some medicines.