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throat a bit sore and want to get a good imune booster, especially in light of the virus. please advise. have not been in contact with nyone with the virus.
[ "patient: throat a bit sore and want to get a good imune booster, especially in light of the virus. please advise. have not been in contact with nyone with the virus.", "doctor: during this pandemic. throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics needed), a cold or influenza or other virus, or from...
hey there i have had cold "symptoms" for over a week and had a low grade fever last week. for the past two days i have been feeling dizzy. should i contact my dr? should i see a dr
[ "patient: hey there i have had cold \"symptoms\" for over a week and had a low grade fever last week. for the past two days i have been feeling dizzy. should i contact my dr? should i see a dr", "doctor: yes. protection. it is not enough symptoms to say that you are a suspect case of covid19; but, independently o...
i have a tight and painful chest with a dry cough, no fever and no headaches. could it possibly be coronavirus?
[ "patient: i have a tight and painful chest with a dry cough, no fever and no headaches. could it possibly be coronavirus?", "doctor: possible. top symptoms include fever, dry cough and sob. an obvious possibility. if so, your best step is to self-quarntine. remember at your age low risk of complication and typica...
what will happen after the incubation period for covid 19?
[ "patient: what will happen after the incubation period for covid 19?", "doctor: in brief: symptoms if you are infected, symptoms will emerge: tiredness, dry cough, fever worsening over 5-14 days. you will also become more infective so self-isolation and good hygiene are vital.only be concerned about covid-19 if: ...
suggest treatment for pneumonia
[ "patient: just found out i was pregnant. yesterday diagnosed with pneumonia. i am a high risk pregnancy. fertility issues, pcos, weak cervix. delivered first daughter at 29 weeks, miscarried, and gave birth at 38 weeks to second daughter, but was on bedrest for weak cervix beginning at 5 months. i m a wreck. when i...
can you contact coronavirus or any virus from the air? also, from talking to someone from a distance of beyond 6 feet. any info on airborne facts?
[ "patient: can you contact coronavirus or any virus from the air? also, from talking to someone from a distance of beyond 6 feet. any info on airborne facts?", "doctor: covid 19 is airborne. covid 19 is primarily an airborne acquired infection. the number of potentially infected viruses dissipate by 6 feet." ]
i'm told that dirrhea is a symptom of covid 19. i have had it for 36 hours, no appetite. do i need to be tested and where? i'm in alberton.
[ "patient: i'm told that dirrhea is a symptom of covid 19. i have had it for 36 hours, no appetite. do i need to be tested and where? i'm in alberton.", "doctor: diaree. no, treat the diaree with fluids and electrolytes, load with probioticslook out for fever,( take paracetamol) or other symptoms." ]
do i need to take my 10 month old son for his measles vaccinations now that it is due or can it wait until the coronavirus pandemic has calmed down as i dont want to expose him unnecessarily in clinics or hospitals.
[ "patient: do i need to take my 10 month old son for his measles vaccinations now that it is due or can it wait until the coronavirus pandemic has calmed down as i dont want to expose him unnecessarily in clinics or hospitals.", "doctor: in brief: wait for now wait for now, keep talking on this platform. stay safe...
my wife is a nurse in a gp practice, and although she has a mask and gloves etc, is that enough to protect her, if an infected patient with the virus was to come in to her?
[ "patient: my wife is a nurse in a gp practice, and although she has a mask and gloves etc, is that enough to protect her, if an infected patient with the virus was to come in to her?", "doctor: nearly. need an n95 mask, gloves and gown as well as eye protection if in contact with aerosol, if working with truely n...
suggest treatment for low grade fever despite taking medication for pneumonia
[ "patient: hi,got pneumonia,1month ago.had hemoptasis,positive blood culture x1.have been treated with erythromycin x5days,clindamycin x10 xays,then levaquin,x10days,and prednisone.i have been thru with medications for 5dags,but have had low grade temp(99) a couple of evenings since.i still feel horrible,but my np h...
wanted to find out whether i should get tested for covid 19. had a slight fever last week wednesday, slight dry cough and extra phlegmy. symptoms are inconsistent though. i use the gautrain to get to work, was concerned that i could've been exposed.
[ "patient: wanted to find out whether i should get tested for covid 19. had a slight fever last week wednesday, slight dry cough and extra phlegmy. symptoms are inconsistent though. i use the gautrain to get to work, was concerned that i could've been exposed.", "doctor: symptoms. symptoms lasting for a week that ...
ek het loop neus met slym hoes. moontlik allergie, hulle besig met verbouings by werk. ek het ook hoofpyn. so bang vir die virus?
[ "patient: ek het loop neus met slym hoes. moontlik allergie, hulle besig met verbouings by werk. ek het ook hoofpyn. so bang vir die virus?", "doctor: slim kans van virus. as jou sluim is a gevolge van allergy die sluim is gewoonlike a bleek geel saam met ander symptome soos niesery em jikkerige neus.en daar is a...
i have a sore throat, slight cough, tiredness. should i get tested fro covid 19?
[ "patient: i have a sore throat, slight cough, tiredness. should i get tested fro covid 19?", "doctor: in brief: maybe. do video w/dr throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. u...
my 18 month old woke up from her nap this afternoon sounding hoarse. is this reason for alarm given the current corona situation?
[ "patient: my 18 month old woke up from her nap this afternoon sounding hoarse. is this reason for alarm given the current corona situation?", "doctor: in brief: no kids are very resilient and the best fighters of this. stay home and stay safe. people spread this virus. your baby will be fine, i don't think hoarse...
i am a little concerned that i may be showing some symptoms for coronavirus. i have had a bit of a dry cough about 2 weeks ago for 3 days. a week later i had a headache and got nauseaus. i never get headaches. my chest has felt unusual for 5 days.
[ "patient: i am a little concerned that i may be showing some symptoms for coronavirus. i have had a bit of a dry cough about 2 weeks ago for 3 days. a week later i had a headache and got nauseaus. i never get headaches. my chest has felt unusual for 5 days.", "doctor: current symptoms? you may have experienced co...
what causes odour while coughing after treatment with antibiotics for pneumonia?
[ "patient: my husband has advanced m.s. after battling a cough for a month, he had a chest x ray and we were told he had pneumonia. he was on an antibotic for 10 days which ended 1 week ago today. his nurse was here halfway through the dose and said his lungs sounded clear he has not been coughing or a temprature in...
to help the community, should anyone returning from any country with cases of ncov self-quarantine before returning to work?
[ "patient: to help the community, should anyone returning from any country with cases of ncov self-quarantine before returning to work?", "doctor: in brief: odd comment since all countries have reported cases of covid-19 the question is a bit inconsistent with current fact. any and all people should self quarantin...
possible covid-19 - mild symptoms - next steps? symptoms: - initially: tight chest, stuffy nose - 10% difficulty breathing - mildly feverish (hot and dry mouth, bit weak) for a few hours yesterday - mostly fine this morning (5% breathing difficulty)
[ "patient: possible covid-19 - mild symptoms - next steps? symptoms: - initially: tight chest, stuffy nose - 10% difficulty breathing - mildly feverish (hot and dry mouth, bit weak) for a few hours yesterday - mostly fine this morning (5% breathing difficulty)", "doctor: may confirm with" ]
what causes cough when diagnosed with pneumonia?
[ "patient: the bottom of my lungs hurt when i yawn. its been going on for about 3 months right after my boyfriends grandmother got sick with pneumonia and sepsis. im worried that something could be wrong because i was in the hospital with her a lot and she cough on me quite a bit and i am a type one diabetic should ...
i was severely sick with a cough back in mid february before i knew about the current virus. not sure if i had a fever or not. i'd cough so hard and vomit. i smoke. could i still have coronavirus antibodies?
[ "patient: i was severely sick with a cough back in mid february before i knew about the current virus. not sure if i had a fever or not. i'd cough so hard and vomit. i smoke. could i still have coronavirus antibodies?", "doctor: infectious for 3w. if you had corona virus you are infectious for 3 weeks. so you nee...
my wife just found out that she sat next to someone on tuesday who is being tested for the coronavirus. person is being tested as his wife was tested positive. please advise next steps.
[ "patient: my wife just found out that she sat next to someone on tuesday who is being tested for the coronavirus. person is being tested as his wife was tested positive. please advise next steps.", "doctor: stay home. right now stay home, keep reporting here. there should be home to home testing coming soon. mild...
if my wife (she is a nurse in a surgery) comes into contact with a patient with the virus, is she likely to then get it herself, if she is wearing gloves and mask etc?
[ "patient: if my wife (she is a nurse in a surgery) comes into contact with a patient with the virus, is she likely to then get it herself, if she is wearing gloves and mask etc?", "doctor: it is unlikely. mefical personnel are trained to avoid these situations.nevertheless recommend her to take off her clothes wh...
my son is not feeling well. he has a very snotty nose, sore throat, occasional flemmy cough, uneasy stomach. he had a headache last night. no fever. is it a common cold or must he be checked for covid 19. not travelled or been in contact with anyone?
[ "patient: my son is not feeling well. he has a very snotty nose, sore throat, occasional flemmy cough, uneasy stomach. he had a headache last night. no fever. is it a common cold or must he be checked for covid 19. not travelled or been in contact with anyone?", "doctor: in brief: no not now get telephonic consul...
i had severe fever on saturday evening, with chills, muscle aches (no sore throat or breathing difficulty). woke up in deep sweat feeling better. had very mild fever on sunday evening, also waking up in cold sweat. i am feeling fine today. covid 19???
[ "patient: i had severe fever on saturday evening, with chills, muscle aches (no sore throat or breathing difficulty). woke up in deep sweat feeling better. had very mild fever on sunday evening, also waking up in cold sweat. i am feeling fine today. covid 19???", "doctor: self isolate. the current guidelines are ...
scratching sore thoat and slight chest irritation. with body aches and tired with slight fever?
[ "patient: scratching sore thoat and slight chest irritation. with body aches and tired with slight fever?", "doctor: in brief: fever with body ache hello & welcome to healthtap,it could be anything from common cold to covid-19. please go to prompt care. call them before going. when tested for covid-19, self quara...
my daughter and i travelled from cape town to pretoria last week wednesday. my daughter before she came to pretoria had a ear infection. she was given amoxillin napamol and rhineton for the ear infection. she now has dry coughing and?
[ "patient: my daughter and i travelled from cape town to pretoria last week wednesday. my daughter before she came to pretoria had a ear infection. she was given amoxillin napamol and rhineton for the ear infection. she now has dry coughing and?", "doctor: unlikely covid. unlikely to be corona listening to your sy...
can pneumonia cause blood in urine?
[ "patient: my father recently passed over the weekend. his body was fighting an infection along with pneumonia for 1 week. during that time, he would urinate bloody urine into the foley. the doctors said that was completely normal. it was very dark red. is that normal?", "doctor: hello, * the pneumonia does not gi...
will i be covered if i get corona 19 with my medival aid?
[ "patient: will i be covered if i get corona 19 with my medival aid?", "doctor: in brief: probably... ... but we here on this forum answer general medical questions, not particulars of individual medical coverage. call medival aid to know for sure. would you like to video or text chat with me?" ]
will getting either of the pneumonia vaccines, prevnar and pneumovax, prevent you from developing pneumonia if you catch the flu or covid?
[ "patient: will getting either of the pneumonia vaccines, prevnar and pneumovax, prevent you from developing pneumonia if you catch the flu or covid?", "doctor: no. the vaccines prevent bacterial pneumonia. they have no effect on viral pneumonia." ]
is the coronavirus 229e the same as covid-19?
[ "patient: is the coronavirus 229e the same as covid-19?", "doctor: cov229e is one of several coronaviruses that cause common colds. biologically related to sars-cov-2 (the cause of covid-19), but different viruses." ]
i also have a dry throat sometimes its feels like there is something stuck or putting pressure on my throat?
[ "patient: i also have a dry throat sometimes its feels like there is something stuck or putting pressure on my throat?", "doctor: need more info. have you travelled or come into contact with a corona virus patient ?" ]
i travelled to mauritius and do not have symptoms. should i get tested for covid19?
[ "patient: i travelled to mauritius and do not have symptoms. should i get tested for covid19?", "doctor: self quarantine . suggest self quarantine for 14 days . if symptomatic , contact your primary care physician or use this platform." ]
my 60 year old mother developed cough and sneezing .which medicine to be given?
[ "patient: my 60 year old mother developed cough and sneezing .which medicine to be given?", "doctor: in brief: otc medications. you can use over the counter cough and cold medications. since covid-19 is endemic in your state you need to contact your mother's doctor and ask how to proceed. her doctor may want her ...
i know hospitals filter air with hepa filters. will the filters in my car or office building work just as well to prevent corona?
[ "patient: i know hospitals filter air with hepa filters. will the filters in my car or office building work just as well to prevent corona?", "doctor: in brief: no worries covid-19 does not survive outdoors. medical officials actually encourages getting outdoors, but keeping your distance from others. would you l...
just wanted to check i had a meeting with someone who had recently been back from australia, is australia a high risk country?
[ "patient: just wanted to check i had a meeting with someone who had recently been back from australia, is australia a high risk country?", "doctor: in brief: travel is a risk any travel is a risk, that is how this has spread so yes i would advise you telephonically consult with a doctor and see what they advise i...
how can pneumonia and pleurisy be treated?
[ "patient: i was diagnosed with pneumonia and pleurisy friday 6/22/18. dr gave me azithromiacin and 800mg of ibuprofen . that was 4 days ago. azithromiacin has one pill left, and i no longer take the ibuprofen as not needed. to date, i take sudafed pe and robitussin dm with expectorant & suppressant. every 4 hours w...
how can minimal ptb with pneumonia be treated?
[ "patient: the reading of my chest x-ray states that there are hazed and confluent densities seen in the left upper lung field. the rest of the lungs are clear. the heart is not enlarged. the rest of the included structures are unremarkable. i am very much worried because the impression states that i have minimal pt...
nervous about coronavirus. i am 26 years old and have high blood pressure. i am curious chances of me dieing if i contract the virus.
[ "patient: nervous about coronavirus. i am 26 years old and have high blood pressure. i am curious chances of me dieing if i contract the virus.", "doctor: in brief: unknown but low based on current data it is low, likely less than 1-2%. however just because you are young doesn’t mean you cannot end up really sick...
how can pneumonia, coughing with low body temperature be treated?
[ "patient: hi, may i answer your health queries right now ? please type your query here...i am 42 year old female with known case of pneumonia and constant coughing and low body temp of 35.3c feeling anemic advise please ? currently using bioxin and guafinicine/codein", "doctor: thanks for your question on healthc...
where can i test on for free on a essential smart plan for covid-19?
[ "patient: where can i test on for free on a essential smart plan for covid-19?", "doctor: in brief: local issue when or where testing is available is a local issue. your post does not reveal your location or even the country you are in. we have no access to or information about health plans or services around the...
i have a dry cough and sore throat. should i be scared of contacting of covid 19?
[ "patient: i have a dry cough and sore throat. should i be scared of contacting of covid 19?", "doctor: no. fear does not help us right now. this thing is coming. angela merkel said 70% of us will get it. rather stay isolated and access your doctor via a telephonic consult and keep drinking fluids and also boost y...
what are low and high temperatures at which covid 19 virus cannot survive?
[ "patient: what are low and high temperatures at which covid 19 virus cannot survive?", "doctor: in brief: not as fragile as one might hope. -80 c does not kill it +56 c does kill it would you like to video or text chat with me?" ]
good day my 2 year old toddler has been coughing and now she started to vomit when coughing, is it something i should be consent about or it's just flue?
[ "patient: good day my 2 year old toddler has been coughing and now she started to vomit when coughing, is it something i should be consent about or it's just flue?", "doctor: not particularly . the muscles involved in coughing & vomiting are similar & young children often have difficulty not vomiting if they coug...
should icu care be given for aspirational pneumonia?
[ "patient: my mother was diagonesed with multiple myloma after a hip fracture surgery 5 yrs ago by dr mathews at st. stephens. she was treated for the cancer at aiims. the disease has advanced now and as a result she developed aspirational pnemonia . due to a knock down incident we rushed her to max hospital on 19th...
if you've been infected by sars-cov-2, develop covid-19 symptoms and recover, can you: 1) develop immunity to covid-19 2) infect others after 14 days post-symptom onset & recovery 3) get re-infected later by sars-cov-2 despite developing immunity?
[ "patient: if you've been infected by sars-cov-2, develop covid-19 symptoms and recover, can you: 1) develop immunity to covid-19 2) infect others after 14 days post-symptom onset & recovery 3) get re-infected later by sars-cov-2 despite developing immunity?", "doctor: yes, maybe, maybe. we presume one is immune t...
what causes pneumonia with spiking temperatures?
[ "patient: my friend had pneumonia a few weeks ago and was given cipro and flagl antibiotics. she had to return to the hospital two more time because of spiking temperatures. fluid was tested from her lungs and came back negative. could she possibly have contacted mersa?", "doctor: thanks for your question on heal...
i have had a runny nose and have been coughing and have had on and off headaches. i went to the doctor the first time, he gave me an antibiotic and i got worse then i went back a and he gave me a different one but it seems i still have these symptoms?
[ "patient: i have had a runny nose and have been coughing and have had on and off headaches. i went to the doctor the first time, he gave me an antibiotic and i got worse then i went back a and he gave me a different one but it seems i still have these symptoms?", "doctor: in brief: likely a virus. what you descri...
intermittent headache for the last week, comes and goes. also, scratchy throat for about 3 weeks on and off?
[ "patient: intermittent headache for the last week, comes and goes. also, scratchy throat for about 3 weeks on and off?", "doctor: in brief: doctor can examine throat symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza, or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, ...
i have a dry burning sensation in my throat and no fever (temp is 35.6), i’m 24 weeks pregnant and worried that it may be covid19, do i need to have a fever with covid19? will my baby be okay?
[ "patient: i have a dry burning sensation in my throat and no fever (temp is 35.6), i’m 24 weeks pregnant and worried that it may be covid19, do i need to have a fever with covid19? will my baby be okay?", "doctor: in brief: probably not covid19 early covid 19 may not have a fever, but usually does by on average 5...
what care should be taken for pneumonia in a child?
[ "patient: my son has been diagnosed with pneumonia, and started a five day treatment today. he is 11 years old and very lean almost under weight. he hasn t been eating well this week and coughing is pristant as of today. i believe he should not go on the ice. he does play hard. can i get your opinion?", "doctor: ...
suggest treatment for pneumonia despite taking budecort and bactoclav
[ "patient: my son is 4 years old. at the age of six months he suffered from pneumonia.since then he has problem of coughing at the interval of 1 to 2 month. the doctor provided bactoclav and beta2 cough syrup till he became 2 years old. but there is no any improvement so the doctor refered budecort 200mcg/dose 2 puf...
is mild intermittent asthma an elevated risk group for covid 19 complications? if so, should i continue to use my inhalers when it's occasionally necessary or will the steroids in them put me at more risk? thank you.
[ "patient: is mild intermittent asthma an elevated risk group for covid 19 complications? if so, should i continue to use my inhalers when it's occasionally necessary or will the steroids in them put me at more risk? thank you.", "doctor: in brief: maybe being over 50 with a medical condition like intermittent ast...
what causes pneumonia despite taking a pneumonia shot?
[ "patient: i am a 76 year old female non smoker and non drinker i drink 1 cup of decaf a day . in the past year i have had 3 or 4 bouts of pneumonia one was infiltrated just got bronchitis i have have been treated with z pack and amoxicillin to taking blood thinners due to atrial fibulation. i have a pacemaker i had...
suggest treatment for sinus infection, bronchitis and pneumonia
[ "patient: i went to the doctor yesterday and shesaid i had a sinus infection,bronchitis, and i was starting to getpneumonia. she gave me a shot ofantibiotics and steroids. she also wroteme a prescription for bactrim ds andcough syrup. the cough syrup isn'tworking, i'm up all night coughing, ihaven't slept for more ...
can imodium be taken while on doxycycline for pneumonia?
[ "patient: i was given doxycycline while in the hospital for pneumonia and took it several days when home. since march 3rd i have had loose bowels. i took peto-bismol for a week and no help a week ago i started imodium softgetl and only little help...then i read about probiotics and started taking ultimate flora pro...
if you are tested positive for covid-19, and your fever keeps going up daily (100 to 101 to 102 to 103), what should you do if all other symptoms remain the same?
[ "patient: if you are tested positive for covid-19, and your fever keeps going up daily (100 to 101 to 102 to 103), what should you do if all other symptoms remain the same?", "doctor: consider chest image. pneumonia may occur and if you continue to spike fevers, please see your pcp for a chest image and reevaluat...
suggest treatment for lung pain when suffering from bilateral pneumonia
[ "patient: i am positive for alpha 1 but at this point am not being treated. i developed bilateral pneumonia 4 weeks ago, have been on two rounds of levaquin, and other than my fever leaving (which was 102 for three days) don t feel any better. my ribs feel like someone punched me, and whenever i cough, i taste copp...
why does hiv rna appear in blood earlier than its antigens and not together?
[ "patient: why does hiv rna appear in blood earlier than its antigens and not together?", "doctor: viral physiology. hiv is a virus that exists to replicate and increase its numbers, primarily, it’s just how the virus functions, prioritizes replication over other functions. i’m sure there is more complex immunolog...
if i have fever and coughing (even blood) and i havent been outside of the country, do i have corona virus?
[ "patient: if i have fever and coughing (even blood) and i havent been outside of the country, do i have corona virus?", "doctor: hard to guess. if you are living in an area affected with covid-19 pandemic certainly it arouse suspicion if you are infected. your age is aginst criteria. it may well be what you have ...
last weekend (13-15 march) i was at a festival. and today the festival organizers confirmed that someone arrived on the 15th who was tested positive for covid-19. i was in the same area and for a few hours where this person was, should i get tested?
[ "patient: last weekend (13-15 march) i was at a festival. and today the festival organizers confirmed that someone arrived on the 15th who was tested positive for covid-19. i was in the same area and for a few hours where this person was, should i get tested?", "doctor: incubation period. stay home, rest and drin...
my hba1c is not as good as it should be. am i more likely to die of the virus? i’m so scared. i have type 1 diabetes. please help.
[ "patient: my hba1c is not as good as it should be. am i more likely to die of the virus? i’m so scared. i have type 1 diabetes. please help.", "doctor: diabetes + covid-19. have you been diagnosed as a diabetic, or just someone with slightly elevated a1c? reports are that diabetics, especially males, are at great...
i have a snotty nose and a bit of a cough, nothing bad, no temperature and do not feel sick in anyway. i am at home can i just continue to use antihistamine until it passes. i have not been in contact with anyone with corona and have not traveled.?
[ "patient: i have a snotty nose and a bit of a cough, nothing bad, no temperature and do not feel sick in anyway. i am at home can i just continue to use antihistamine until it passes. i have not been in contact with anyone with corona and have not traveled.?", "doctor: well done. you are a star level headed, keep...
is constant chest infection and coughing sign of pneumonia?
[ "patient: i have had constant chest inf was hospitalised for 4 days said they think phnewmonia out now still on lots of anti biotics and steroids however i'm still sweating have right lower back pain and still really coughing and short of breath. i am mbl deficency and alpha 1", "doctor: helloyes according to the...
where can i get tested for covid19? and will discovery pay for the test?
[ "patient: where can i get tested for covid19? and will discovery pay for the test?", "doctor: in brief: consult first better to consult either telephonically or virtually. lancet and ampath are doing tests. discovery will pay if it is positive. gift of the givers are also doing drive through testing for r750.00 -...
what does left basal pneumonia mean?
[ "patient: my mother was diagnosed with left basal pneumonia she is 74 yeas old and was discharged from hospital yesterday was given amoxicillin and clarithromycin but now she is being sick and has diarohhea she has had amoxicillin before which hasnt effected her this way will it be the other antibiotics also what i...
hi where in cape town can you get tested for covid19?
[ "patient: hi where in cape town can you get tested for covid19?", "doctor: in brief: covid 19 tests you can be tested either at any of the private labs or at selected government clinics. you need to meet the criteria for testing before it is done. would you like to video or text chat with me?" ]
what causes pneumonia, sore eyes and ears with coughing and wheezing?
[ "patient: hi, may i answer your health queries right now ? please type your query here...i had pneumonia in aug. of 2010, then again in oct, of same year with fluid on my lung, this past week i started with sore head eyes and ears, within 2 days i started coughing and wheezing, went to urgent care, no temp.,b/p 148...
what reduces the suffocation feeling during the healing process of pneumonia?
[ "patient: i am 46yrs old two wks ago i was diagnosed with pneumonia and the same time i had this suffercation feelin which was really scary i have had two lots of antibiotics and a nasal spray, today is the first day it has felt ok but im worried its goin to come back", "doctor: thanks for your question on health...
should i be tested for covid 19 have been in contact with family member who arrived from france on 13 march.not showing any symptoms to date been 7days since visit ?
[ "patient: should i be tested for covid 19 have been in contact with family member who arrived from france on 13 march.not showing any symptoms to date been 7days since visit ?", "doctor: in brief: self quarantine suggest self quarantine for 14 days. if symptomatic then contact your primary care physician telephon...
can i get a covid 19 test?
[ "patient: can i get a covid 19 test?", "doctor: seek care right away if difficulty breathing, other severe symptoms. seek testing if sick, plus known covid-19 contact, or travel to high risk country, or been in facility treating people with covid-19, or severe pneumonia of unknown cause. call 0800 029 999 for tes...
i’m absolutely worried sick about getting coronavirus and what it would mean for me if i got it, because of my diabetes. is there anything you can say that can help me in any way? my anxiety is so high. thank you.
[ "patient: i’m absolutely worried sick about getting coronavirus and what it would mean for me if i got it, because of my diabetes. is there anything you can say that can help me in any way? my anxiety is so high. thank you.", "doctor: take care. 1. wash your hands2. stay home as much as you can3. control your glu...
can pneumonia reoccur in a patient due to exposure to pneumonia again?
[ "patient: my mother was admitted to st. jude s last wednesday with pneumonia. she is 82 and also has copd and parkinson s. she was treated with antibiotics and released four days later. she is to continue with antibiotics treatment at her skilled nursing facility for another 7 days. the day after she returned to he...
what causes persistent pneumonia?
[ "patient: how much will this cost? i have had pneumonia 8 time last year. not 1 specialist could find the bacteria causing this. by december of that year i almost passed away. i had just been dismissed by a hospital and sent home, and 1 hour layer i could barely breathe. i was filling up with fluid and foamy blood ...
what are the symptoms and treatment for pneumonia?
[ "patient: i have been ill for 6 weeks and my gp suspected pneumonia and i was put on antibiotics. the third one has almost cleared the infection. however, i had an x-ray and it apparently showed nothing at all, although all my symptoms were in line with pneumonia and my gp had definitely heard a lot of crackles in ...
are viruses and bacterias live creatures?
[ "patient: are viruses and bacterias live creatures?", "doctor: yes, but... bacteria are living creatures, like the rest of us. viruses are missing some parts so are not living unless they are inside another living creature. viruses that are by themselves are dormant like seeds or spores, waiting to be reactivated...
i have a dry cough, sore throat and headaches, can you please assist with giving me possible explanations for this, i am scared as well due to the corona virus?
[ "patient: i have a dry cough, sore throat and headaches, can you please assist with giving me possible explanations for this, i am scared as well due to the corona virus?", "doctor: in brief: +- covid19 (see bel) there are multiple causes of those symptoms, including covid 19, but only go for a test if,1. you hav...
can a cool mist vaporizer help with the corona virus since it doesn’t like humidity?
[ "patient: can a cool mist vaporizer help with the corona virus since it doesn’t like humidity?", "doctor: not particularly. the facts are your nose & upper airway add humidity to the air you breathe to the point it reaches ~100% at the level of air exchange. vaporizers help loosen thicker mucus in the upper airwa...
could the fever,wheezing and lung ache be pneumonia relapse?
[ "patient: hello. about 3-4 weeks ago i was diagnosed with pneumonia. after two weeks i felt well enough to start getting back out, but i continued to cough up mucus. i got in the swimming pool last night and it was an outdoor pool and kind of cool. this morning i woke up with fever, wheezing bad and my back in my l...
i got my tdap shot? shots? when i was little, now that i am 18, should i get them again this year or when should i? (after this epidemic of course) thank you and stay safe.
[ "patient: i got my tdap shot? shots? when i was little, now that i am 18, should i get them again this year or when should i? (after this epidemic of course) thank you and stay safe.", "doctor: booster vaccinations. you should have had a booster at 12 years and that lasts for 10 years. if your last tdap was at 6y...
i have had contact with a co-worker who has now been confirmed as having the corona virus. i don't have any symptoms but my landlords would like me to be tested. is this possible & how do i do this?
[ "patient: i have had contact with a co-worker who has now been confirmed as having the corona virus. i don't have any symptoms but my landlords would like me to be tested. is this possible & how do i do this?", "doctor: contact your doctor. in the mean time self quarantine yourself. if you do not have a doctor ca...
i have a 2 years old with cough n fever sweating which is worse at night, can she b tested for covid19?
[ "patient: i have a 2 years old with cough n fever sweating which is worse at night, can she b tested for covid19?", "doctor: in brief: yes call your doctor for advise. would you like to video or text chat with me?" ]
blocked nose,coughing,aore throat,sometimes fever.sometimes body aches.
[ "patient: blocked nose,coughing,aore throat,sometimes fever.sometimes body aches.", "doctor: in brief: telephonic consult? could well be another respiratory virus, i would stay home for now. use this platform to consult either virtually or ask more questions. use home medicine - decongestant and pain medication. ...
what is the treatment for pneumonia?
[ "patient: my son who is 19, suffered from mono last spring with a tonsillar abscess requiring hospitalization for steroid and antibiotic infusion. due to how ill he was, they did not want to remove the tonsils but recommended he have them removed when he improved. he went off to college, became ill, was diagnosed w...
is the cough of a patient with covid-19 any different sounding than a cough of a patient with a cold?
[ "patient: is the cough of a patient with covid-19 any different sounding than a cough of a patient with a cold?", "doctor: in brief: cough of covid-19 in covid-19, cough is usually dry, persistent (initially not much different from a cold), then turns into wet with mucus and high fever (pneumonia). in severe case...
coronavirus how do we test?
[ "patient: coronavirus how do we test?", "doctor: in brief: lab if necessary most commercial labs such as lancet, ampath and pathcare can test. but the labs are stretched and test kits in short supply. only tests if:you have symptoms that are not resolvingyou have been in contact with someone diagnosed with covid-...
what causes pneumonia in lungs with no other symptoms?
[ "patient: my mom was diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia back in late december. after a round of antibiotics, she felt much better but the xray still showed pneumonia. a round of stronger antibiotics were then given to her. she went back for a follow up xray last week and the xray now shows the pneumonia is in both ...
suggest treatment for persistent pneumonia
[ "patient: my friend suffers from diagnosed bronchiectias and gets pneumonia constantly. she is 72 each time they give her antibotics for a week and then the xray will show the pneumonia gone, however, it contantly returns. she has been to mayo, iowa city had many test. it's beginning to take a toll on her. i would ...
what causes persistent pneumonia?
[ "patient: i was diagnosed with pneumonia 5 days ago and went to urgent care. been on prescribed antibiotics and i completed the 5 day treatment today, (levofloxacin) i have flight reservations to michigan on friday morning 4/28/2017. will it be safe to fly. please advise. your anticipated help will be appreciated."...
how soon after being infected can someone transmit covid-19?
[ "patient: how soon after being infected can someone transmit covid-19?", "doctor: in brief: infection looking at the data people that have the virus can spread it. there are cases of viral spread that have been linked from sign of having virus to up to 10 to 14 days prior. probably within days of infection your a...
suggest treatment for pneumonia
[ "patient: hello doc.im gigi 51 yrs old previously i have ptb but the doctor told me that it was cured already 7 yrs ago every time i go to his clinic he told me i have a pneumonia after en x-ray result even though i told him that i spit w/ blood last monday i go to his clinic agin for a medical check up and he pres...
is it true that if there was a lack of beds due to the virus, doctors would be less likely to save someone with diabetes, because they would be more likely to die??
[ "patient: is it true that if there was a lack of beds due to the virus, doctors would be less likely to save someone with diabetes, because they would be more likely to die??", "doctor: in brief: if you are dying everything is in motion and medical decisions are fluid, so you won't know until it happens. that's b...
i suspect i may have contracted covid 19. i have a sharp pain in my chest as well.
[ "patient: i suspect i may have contracted covid 19. i have a sharp pain in my chest as well.", "doctor: in brief: urgent care! you must go to an urgent care center or emergency room as soon as possible to have an exam at which time lab tests & a chest x-ray should be ordered to help determine your diagnosis. the ...
suggest the best treatment for pneumonia in lungs
[ "patient: hello sir this is arvind from lucknow ...sir my mom is suffring from lugs pnemonoia.......she was hospitalized 15 days in hospital but ,,,,still she is suffer from pneumonia.....there are many check up has done ...during ct scan of thorex a mass of cell is seen in right lungs ......but i get test a fnac t...
is it safe to eat food prepared by someone with coronavirus? even if they wear a mask and gloves?
[ "patient: is it safe to eat food prepared by someone with coronavirus? even if they wear a mask and gloves?", "doctor: better to skip. the protective gear is not protectve enough to prepare food." ]
are there additional risks associated with using too much ethyl 70% alcohol to sanitize hands other than dry skin? now a days i use it a lot due to corona virus concerns.
[ "patient: are there additional risks associated with using too much ethyl 70% alcohol to sanitize hands other than dry skin? now a days i use it a lot due to corona virus concerns.", "doctor: alcohol for covid-19. washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is extremely effective. using an alco...
i have been feeling very hot and having headaches everyday and always tired?
[ "patient: i have been feeling very hot and having headaches everyday and always tired?", "doctor: viral infection. most likely a non-specific viral infection.check your temperature.if persistently raised an symptoms don't clear in 7 days, consult your doctor.most likely a non-specific viral infection.only be conc...
what care can be taken for pneumonia in a child?
[ "patient: 18 month old with chronic running nose and cough since august 2014 diagnosed with bacterial infections took antibiotics did not get better. january 26th and chest x-ray found pneumonia. took antibiotics did not get better with runny nose and coughing. 10 weeks later another chest x ray still found pneumon...
suggest prognosis for health conditions with pneumonia and congestive heart failure
[ "patient: my mom has inclusion body myositis and is 81 years old - she has had the disease for approximately 20 years+ . . .she has been experiencing bouts of pneumonia and congestive heart failure - i am wondering if she will deal with this to the end and if you can tell me what the end will look like?", "doctor...
i’m showing signs of flu and shortness of breath over the last week. i just found out this morning that i was exposed to someone who tested positive. i need advise on how to get tested and treated (if required), beyond just self quarantining.
[ "patient: i’m showing signs of flu and shortness of breath over the last week. i just found out this morning that i was exposed to someone who tested positive. i need advise on how to get tested and treated (if required), beyond just self quarantining.", "doctor: in brief: call a doctor you may need a doctor’s or...
i was on a plane on march 8th have been home ever since self quarantine myself i have had headaches and runny throat i have 2 days left of my self quarantine should i be having worse symptoms by now ?
[ "patient: i was on a plane on march 8th have been home ever since self quarantine myself i have had headaches and runny throat i have 2 days left of my self quarantine should i be having worse symptoms by now ?", "doctor: in brief: covid these are healthtap guidelines:https://www. healthtap.com/blog/covid-19-care...