I'm really worried because my mom has had a dry cough for the past four days along with a sore throat. I found out that some people in her office tested positive for COVID, even though she wasnt in direct contact with them. Should we consider getting her tested for corona?

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Sputum for AFB,esr and covid rapid antigen test is advised to the pateient.

Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been smoking weed for the last couple of days, and I'm getting vaccinated tomorrow with the Meningococcal and Hepatitis A vaccines. I'm a bit worriedcould the weed affect the vaccination in any way? Like, will it cause any other issues or reduce how effective the vaccines are? I could really use some advice on this.

NO EFFECT OF WEED ON VACCINATION.

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I'm really worried because I'm all alone at home and can't seem to get out of bed. I've been having a continuous fever, really bad body ache, and I just can't stop shivering. It's getting scary. Could you please help me figure out what's going on and what I should do next?

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I've been dealing with a cold, sneezing, and a constantly runny nose every day, which has been pretty frustrating. I recently tried the Pankaja Kasthuri Breathe Eazy syrup, and I noticed some improvement, which was a relief. I'm wondering if it's safe and effective to continue using this syrup for a longer period, and if so, do you think it's okay to order a couple more bottles? I'm just a bit concerned about whether it's addressing the root of the problem or just easing the symptoms. Any advice on this would be really appreciated.

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