Answered by Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan

How to manage allergic cough and breathing problem?

Hello doctor,

I am 29 years old. Since birth, I am suffering from dust allergy and eosinophils. When the seasons change I get suffers from cold and cough. I live in a city full of trees and dust too. Due to my cough, I get little breathing problems. Before three months, whenever I get these problems with the help of syrup or medicines I get rid of it. But for the last three months, I am not getting any relief. One of my doctor's friends prescribed me Levocetirizine which gave me relaxation for two to three days. Before 10 days I consulted with another doctor and he gave me Formoterol fumarate and Budesonide and Montelukast. He told me that I am suffering from little asthma. I do not have a high problem of breathing but then also I am taking this medicine for the last 10 days. Please help me to get rid of this. I also checked my allergies, the report shows 1100 + IgG.

08 May 2024 - 1 min read

Which drug is good for allergy and throat infection?

Hi doctor,

I am suffering from nose block, throat pain, fever, occasional running nose, and headache. I am taking Nasaflo nasal spray and Fomtide inhaler two puffs every night. What is the drug of choice for the respiratory allergy and throat infection? Kindly help me.

03 May 2024 - 1 min read

How to treat chronic allergy with frequent cough and cold?

Hi doctor,

I am suffering from a chronic allergy. I have a frequent cough and cold. I am using Montelukast sodium and Levocetirizine. It prevents the symptoms. But when I stop taking it, the cough gets increased.

25 Apr 2024 - 1 min read

Is bronchoscopy needed for fever and cough problems?

Hello doctor,

One week before, I had some fever and cough problem for which the doctor suggested a chest x-ray, sputum culture, and sensitivity test and give some antibiotic courses for five days. Currently, I am fine, with no fever or chest pain. Only some coughing is there. On examining lung x-ray, the doctor suggested for computed tomography (CT) chest plain and contrast. Below are the finding of the CT scan of the chest. Same I am uploading for details. Now the doctor is suggesting for bronchoscopy for further diagnosis. I am not sure whether to go for it as it is an expensive process. A lot of diagnoses are already done (x-ray, tests, CT scan, etc). But I do not much faith in hospital or doctor, as I feel, he is making money from all tests and I am feeling fine, with no problem, as the problem for which I had gone to the doctor is cured. I want your advice, whether bronchoscopy is required or not? Or refer me some alternative treatment or medicine or precaution.

22 Apr 2024 - 1 min read

Can fumes from heating cement cause nausea and heartburn?

Hi doctor,

I am a 51-year-old female and a trained sculptor and welder. I create cement forms and then weld steel around them to achieve the perfect shape in steel. The cement form gets very hot under the flame of the oxy-acetylene torch and gives off a bad odor. After a long day of sculpting, I feel nauseous and experience heartburn. I am wondering if the fumes from heating the cement are harmful to my health. If so, how harmful can breathing in these fumes cause cancer, emphysema, etc?

Please help.

20 Apr 2024 - 1 min read