Question 1

My wife's been dealing with a dry cough for over two months now. We did an X-ray and some blood tests, and the doctor thinks it's an allergy. She's already been through three courses of tablets, but there's still no improvement. What do you think we should do next? Do you have any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised sputum for AFB and culture and sensitivity tests. Allso atab doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 7 days, syp salbutomol 10 ml thrice daily ,tb levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime pulmonologist opinion .

Question 2

I'm a bit worried about taking sublingual drops for my allergic immunotherapy given the current COVID-19 situation. Could these drops affect my immune system in a negative way or pose any other risks right now?

Accepted Answer

yes it will reduce the immunity, but it will not much effect the covid

Question 3

I'm struggling with allergic rhinitis and it's been about 6 years now. I've been on continuous treatment, but I'm not feeling any relief. Could you please help me figure out what might be going on or suggest anything else I could try?

Accepted Answer

Concerns about boil (phoda) near hip line:
 
 _Persistent symptoms:_
 
 1. Daily pus discharge with blood
 2. No improvement with antiseptic creams and Amoxicillin
 
 _Underlying factors:_
 
 1. Diabetes (well-controlled)
 2. Potential poor wound healing due to diabetes
 3. Possible antibiotic resistance
 
 _Recommended steps:_
 
 1. Consult a dermatologist or surgeon.
 2. Get a wound swab culture to identify bacteria.
 3. Consider alternative antibiotics (e.g., Clindamycin, Ciprofloxacin).
 4. Apply topical treatments:
 - Povidone-iodine
 - Hydrogen peroxide
 - Silver sulfadiazine cream
 5. Maintain good wound hygiene:
 - Clean with saline solution
 - Pat dry
 - Cover with sterile dressing
 6. Monitor blood sugar levels.
 
 _Possible procedures:_
 
 1. Incision and drainage (I&D)
 2. Debridement
 
 _Additional advice:_
 
 1. Avoid squeezing or popping the boil.
 2. Elevate the affected area.
 3. Rest and maintain good hygiene.
 
 _Resources:_
 
 1. American Diabetes Association (ADA)
 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
 3. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
 
 Consult a specialist for personalized guidance and proper wound management.
 
 Note: If experiencing increased pain, redness, or swelling, seek immediate medical attention.

I've been dealing with allergic rhinitis for a while. Montair FX helps, but I have issues whenever I don't take it. I've been on it every day for the past year. Can you tell me if there's a cure for this or what else I should do?

Azeflo nasal spray is advised to the patient sos for allergy...7ml twice daily in both the nostrils is advised to the pt..

More Allergist and Clinical Immunologist Health Queries

My wife's been dealing with a dry cough for over two months now. We did an X-ray and some blood tests, and the doctor thinks it's an allergy. She's already been through three courses of tablets, but there's still no improvement. What do you think we should do next? Do you have any suggestions?

I'm a bit worried about taking sublingual drops for my allergic immunotherapy given the current COVID-19 situation. Could these drops affect my immune system in a negative way or pose any other risks right now?

I'm struggling with allergic rhinitis and it's been about 6 years now. I've been on continuous treatment, but I'm not feeling any relief. Could you please help me figure out what might be going on or suggest anything else I could try?

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