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<s>[INST] this morning i woke up with an extremely dry cough that hurt when i tried to inhale deeply (think yoga breath deep). checked temperature never got over 99. sometimes 98.5, 98.7, or 99.1. as the day progressed muscles begin to ache and headache started. alo [/INST] virus. these symptoms are characteristic of a...
<s>[INST] hi gud day doc.i had this right paracardiac pneumonia last nov.27 2013..and i undergone treatment for 2 weeks... after that.im not able to comeback in the hospital for further check up...about my illness....but every now and then im suffering backpain and chestpain...but i also had an asthmatic condition...ho...
<s>[INST] hi have been having a mild fever since the 15 of march, with a strange sensation in the throat, fever went away on the 17, but came back yesterday on the 25 march, mild, no short of breath just a slight headache, must i test for covid19? [/INST] perhaps not now. see how you go, going out right now is really a...
<s>[INST] hi. i'm suffering with a tight chest and a slight sore throat from the beginning of the week. my symptoms are getting slightly worse as now i am getting a slight fever and body aches. i also feel nauseous at times. could you please advise? [/INST] in brief: viral respiratory you likely have a viral respirator...
<s>[INST] does a person get all the covid 19 symptoms all at once eg temperature, cold , tiredness , or we can get any of them eg cold but no temperature? [/INST] in brief: many possibilities seek care right away if difficulty breathing, other severe symptoms. seek testing if sick, plus known covid-19 contact, or trave...
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] thanks for your question on healthcare ma...
<s>[INST] hi , can i use oralcon birth control pills even though we have the coronavirus epademic ? [/INST] in brief: yes i am unaware of any contraindication to using bcp and the virus. would you like to video or text chat with me? </s>
<s>[INST] how do i book a virtual consultation with my doctor for covid-19? [/INST] in brief: call your doctor call your doctor's office for instructions would you like to video or text chat with me? </s>
<s>[INST] if you feel not quite well 3 or 4 evenings in a row,no fever,minor dry cough,little stuffy,maybe scratchy throat very minor,just crummy feeling in general and evenings only (feel fine during the day) could that be a mild case of coronavirus? thanks. [/INST] in brief: viral syndrome you're symptoms are likely ...
<s>[INST] 3yrold having rash. specially under armpits and his thighs too. he can’t sleep at night due to that. i’ve tried lotion to hydrate. he had minor eczema when born but not too serious what can i do? don’t want to take him to hospital due to virus! [/INST] rash. how long has it been going on? may be food allergie...
<s>[INST] i ve been diagnosed with pneumonia (i am 63) on monday evening. my daughter (31) is exhibiting the same symptoms - went to her doctor and currently taking z-pak. i was prescribed azithromysin 500 mg for 5 days. i was concerned since we were experiencing the same symptoms. we spend time together but she is mar...
<s>[INST] can your only symptoms on coronavirus start as tightness of chest and shortness of breath? i’ve had this for a week now. my body aches a bit, hard to tell if this from trying so hard to breath. nose occasionally runs, throat a little sore. [/INST] possibly. if you had your symptoms for a week and they haven't...
<s>[INST] my daughter had a fever since monday. maximum temp is 39 & the loweest is 38.4c. she also has cough & colds. doctos saif she has pneumonia and wants to give her antibiotic already. when i asked if its viral or bacterial, she said she doesn't know. how would you know if it is viral of bacterial? i'm hesitant i...
<s>[INST] should i shave my beard to reduce my chances of contracting coronavirus / covid-19? [/INST] in brief: yes this virus clings to everything especially hairs. either wash your beard a few times a day and spray with alcohol or shave off. </s>
<s>[INST] does hand sanitizer actually work? where do all the germs go after using it, and will it actually protect me against covid-19? [/INST] it actually works. as does washing your hands with soap and water. all the germs die after using it, so they become harmless. sanitizer and washing your hands will help protec...
<s>[INST] pharmacy times, in an article from 2017, states that singulair could help prevent viral pneumonia with influenza and could prevent the infection of alveolar cells deep in the lrt. would this hold true with coronavirus? thank you and god bless! [/INST] in brief: no. it is not... yet that new is based in a pape...
<s>[INST] if i have fever and coughing (even blood) and i havent been outside of the country, do i have corona virus? [/INST] 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 is bronch...
<s>[INST] i need to check if i have covid-19? [/INST] in brief: call a doctor most places require a doctor to order this, but check into your local healthcare services to see if there is way for you to be tested without that, good luck. there are criteria in most places to qualify for testing, so look into that to see ...
<s>[INST] i'm currently have a semi emerging wisdom tooth that is sharp and growing against my inner cheek causing slight discomfort. what can i do to ease the discomfort at home since i can't have the surgery to remove the tooth now due to covid lockdown? [/INST] nsaids. otc nsaids can help with pain and inflammation....
<s>[INST] is it true (or a myth) that coronavirus will not survive hotter climates. as summer approaches, is it expected to reduce in tropical summers at least. [/INST] in brief: coronavirus. yes, according to previous knowledge, most virus including coronavirus likely will not survive hotter climates. i would expect o...
<s>[INST] what is my risk of dying from coronavirus, as i have type 1 diabetes? [/INST] not well stablished. for now, it is known that having chronic disease, including diabetes (not specified type), increases the risk of death. however, the outbreak is so new that evidence is not enough robust to give a number yet. an...
<s>[INST] i was given a steroid shot at 10am this morning when it was discovered that i have potential pneumonia. i was also proscribed an inhaler and a strong antibiotic, both of which i am now actively taking as directed. the dr offered a cough syrup with codeine for assistance with sleeping through the symptoms that...
<s>[INST] i am 63 years old female a year ago i had bacterial pneumonia and since then i am not feeling normal, also pulmonologist told me i have copd , i am not smoking since pneumonia have spiriva once a day and advair 500 twice /day, don feel that is doing any good anymore is there any other medicine that may help m...
<s>[INST] i was diagnosed with double pneumonia 1 week ago having had the symptoms for a week, i have been on heavy penicillin and am left with weakness and a bad cough. my query is that my urine is reddish brown, looks like some blood could be there. is this part of pneumonia. thank you for your time. jean aged 72 and...
<s>[INST] i recently got over either the flu or pnemonia. i've noticed my feces are increasingly yellow or whitish. i had quit smoking thrity days ago and have been on the nicotine gum and now the lozenges. i don't feel bad, but this is unusual. could the nicotine products be contributing to the discoloration? thank yo...
<s>[INST] i have type 1 diabetes and to put it simply, i am living in an anxious state right now, worrying constantly about the coronavirus. my wife is a practice nurse in a gp surgery, and i worry constantly about the risk for us both. i am so scared. [/INST] take all precautions. take all precautions possible to try ...
<s>[INST] good day. i have a body temperature of 38—39 degrees celsius accompanied by headaches and a cough. i've been tested for covid, but it's negative. i have trouble urinating and have a pain in my penis as well as my anus. thank you? [/INST] fever. hiit sounds like a viral infection with temp , headache and cough...
<s>[INST] i’m petrified of dying from coronavirus, because of my diabetes, but don’t know what i can do? [/INST] isolation. . the virus is spread by respiratory route, it can live on surfaces for up,to 72 hours. so:social isolation (keep 6 feet from others)wear disposable,gloves when coming in contact with surfaces out...
<s>[INST] hi. i am a 25 yr healthy, final year medical student. on fri (20th) i developed symptoms: continuous dry cough, headache, a very very sore throat, sore neck and back muscles, and tired. i am now improving. should i be tested for covid19? [/INST] self isolate. current nicd/doh guidelines are to self isolate. i...
<s>[INST] hi,my sinuses usually act up during seasonal change (like now). my worry is my symptoms resemble that of covid-19. throat has been a bit irritated, lately nose has been runny. wanted to know how i could get myself tested as i don’t live alone, thanks? [/INST] in brief: no if you know you have seasonal allergy...
<s>[INST] to help the community, should anyone returning from any country with cases of ncov self-quarantine before returning to work? [/INST] 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 quarantine if they...
<s>[INST] i have covid 19 symptoms but i’m not sure if i have it or it’s the flu? [/INST] hard to guess. covid-19 pandemic at this time, so a doctor on video may consult by video instead of requiring an in-person visit. flu-like symptoms can be from a strep throat infection, a cold or influenza, or from some other caus...
<s>[INST] i have been running a low grade fever for over two weeks. i have three days left of a cefidner prescription. i am still running a low-grade - ranges from 99 to high of 100.7. i have no other symptoms except usual allergies. will blood work show what is [/INST] in brief: bloods do help but only a corona virus ...
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] take care. 1. wash your hands2. stay home as much as you can3. control your glucose leve...
<s>[INST] 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 ptb, l...
<s>[INST] when is it justified to isolate (not talking about the lock down) for covid-19? which symptoms justifies it? [/INST] in brief: any contagiousness a person with any signs of respiratory infection or gastrointestinal infection should be isolated to prevent spread of his infection. allergies can cause symptoms s...
<s>[INST] our office has been shutdown due one of my colleagues’s close relative being confirmed to have vivid-19. i am currently quarantined at home and would like to know if i can test for corona. ? [/INST] in brief: not enough tests aside from really sick people and hospitalized patients, there aren't enough pcr vir...
<s>[INST] my 18 month old woke up from her nap this afternoon sounding hoarse. is this reason for alarm given the current corona situation? [/INST] 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 hoarseness is c...
<s>[INST] 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 throu...
<s>[INST] 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. [/IN...
<s>[INST] do i have covid 19? [/INST] in brief: unknown without any details it's impossible to say. would you like to video or text chat with me? </s>
<s>[INST] my daddy is mystenia patient and he is suffering from pnemonia , and has been given augmneton from 3 weeks three times a day. now when we have done his sputom test , he has got gram -ve as 2+, so he is been given medicine doxiflow, and have been asked to go for asthama test. i am afraid if this is really a as...
<s>[INST] i have been recently diagnosed w the flu (nose swab test done). i am 34 years old- ex-smoker (quit completely for 7 years now) however each year i get "walking pneumonia" at least once. i'm almost certain i've got it again now. anything i can do to stop getting pneumonia?? [/INST] thanks for your question on ...
<s>[INST] 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 puff at...
<s>[INST] i've been having the same symptoms as for corona virus. i've had them coming along slowly for 1 week now. i haven't had direct contact with someone who has travelled overseas but i'm worried i've had indirect contact. should i get tested? [/INST] in brief: corona virus if you are symptomatic and not sob you s...
<s>[INST] what can i use against coronavirus if i run out of hand sanitizer? [/INST] in brief: water and soap it is best, providing available easily. trying not to touch shared places would also protect to some extent. would you like to video or text chat with me? </s>
<s>[INST] re covid 19 i understand the incubation period of covid 19 is up to 14 days. but how long is the contagious period? i have read one is contagious 2 days before showing symptoms. is that true? are you still contagious until symptom free? [/INST] covid. for most people the infection can last up to two weeks. in...
<s>[INST] i just came back from london last week travelling with my family and i have a cough and a sore throat. should i test myself for covid 19? none of my family members have any symptoms as yet? thank you [/INST] covid. top symptoms for covid include fever, dry cough and sob. actually sore throat not so common. fo...
<s>[INST] blocked nose,coughing,aore throat,sometimes fever.sometimes body aches. [/INST] 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. stay away...
<s>[INST] what are my chances of becoming severely unwell with the coronavirus, as i have type 1 diabetes? [/INST] in brief: high diabetes -especially uncontrolled is a probem, if you are well controlled similar to rest of population, no one really spared so to speak, stay home, if you need to consult do so telephonica...
<s>[INST] i would like to enquire is my symptoms are related to covid 19 before going to a testing centre.? [/INST] shout . what are your symptoms? there are short supply of tests and only if you absolutely need a test at this stage. stay at home, disinfect everything especially any shopping coming from outside your ho...
<s>[INST] 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 pneumonia. ...
<s>[INST] 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 148/84,...
<s>[INST] when i get back from grocery store do i need to wash my groceries and grocery sacks with garden hose outside to prevent coronavirus ? [/INST] in brief: groceries. https://www.consumerreports. org/food-shopping/how-to-protect-yourself-from-coronavirus-when-grocery-shopping/this article will help! would you lik...
<s>[INST] can taking extra vitamin c every day help prevent you from catching the coronavirus or the flu? if so, how much vitamin c is recommended? [/INST] in brief: vitamin c while getting enough vitamin c in your diet is highly recommended, it has no special ability to prevent coronavirus or flu virus. best preventat...
<s>[INST] 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 the ...
<s>[INST] i have diarrhea and i read that it could be a precursor to having covid-19. i was in china end of september 2020. so more than 6 weeks back. ? [/INST] in brief: if that is all you have by now you don't have the chinese virus. would you like to video or text chat with me? </s>
<s>[INST] where can i get tested for covid19? and will discovery pay for the test? [/INST] 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 - at least...
<s>[INST] state officials put temp ban on all group activities & shut down nonessential businesses to curb covid-19 spread. in light of that, would you say hosting a group yoga class in school parking lot is unwise? neighbor is doing that & i'm concerned. [/INST] delay/virtual . virtual get togethers should be consider...
<s>[INST] 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 hasn ...
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] unlikely covid. unlikely to be corona listening to your symptoms. s...
<s>[INST] i have been coughing and sneezing for the past 2 weeks. throat really sore past week. always thirsty. diarrhea started on friday night and vomiting since this afternoon. have a constant fever from wednesday. ? [/INST] in brief: covid-19 this may be influenza or covid 19 and warrants a call to your physician t...
<s>[INST] i try to control my blood sugars as best i can, but it’s so difficult at times. i’m so scared that because of this, i will die or be seriously ill if i get the virus. i am simply terrified. please help. [/INST] in brief: anxiety your anxiety is overall justified, given massive social tension mounted by the pa...
<s>[INST] if i live in close quarters with people who have recently traveled from europe, should i stay away from them in order to lower the risk of catching coronavirus? [/INST] absolutely. good morningwithout being rude, you are quite right to stay well away. also be stringent about hand washing, sanitizing and avoid...
<s>[INST] hi. my son is 2 years old. last week he fell ill for a day or two. he kept vomiting and had a day of diarree. however since last night he is couching constantly with plegm and runny nose, and loss of appetite. do i need to test him for covid-19? [/INST] maybe. do video w/ </s>
<s>[INST] is vomiting and diarrhea a symptom of covid-19? [/INST] covid-19 symptoms. nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea occur fairly frequently early in the infection, but are rarely if ever the only symptoms. if cough and fever don't develop within a day or two after vomiting or diarrhea, probably it isn't covid-19. </...
<s>[INST] hi there. my 3 years old daughter had diarrhea for a couple of days and she has a fever without a cough now. can it be covid-19? [/INST] it could. only way to know is to test, self isolate :) </s>
<s>[INST] can an ingrown toenail make your whole foot numb? and if so what can be done at home to stop this from happening? i know a ingrown toenail isn’t a reason to visit a hospital atm with the coronavirus going around. [/INST] in brief: ingrown toenail an ingrown toenail can make your foot numb. i do er and it is a...
<s>[INST] 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 ove...
<s>[INST] my 60 year old mother developed cough and sneezing .which medicine to be given? [/INST] 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 to be sel...
<s>[INST] hi, my uncle has been diagnosed with liver cancer and he is in the last stage. after the first chemotherapy he has been admitted to hospital due to pneumonia. is he again diagnosed with lung cancer? and what are the chances of getting cure? what treatment you would like us to get it done. [/INST] hello and we...
<s>[INST] ons het teruggekom vanaf oostenryk op 8 maart..reeds 13 dae gelede. het tans seer keel maar ook nasale drip. wat staan my te doen? [/INST] in brief: covid19 even though your have no fever or shortness of breath, your travel history fits criteria to be tested. i suggest you get tested for covid19 - speak with ...
<s>[INST] how many tablets of levofloxoacin would it take for a older person who is be told he is just coming down with pneumoria (he already has taken 4 pills & i am to give him another at 4 oclock, the reason i am asking this question is he had a fall & broke his hip but seem to have confusion & i had the doctor give...
<s>[INST] coronavirus how do we test? [/INST] 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-19you hav...
<s>[INST] i know hand washing (20+ seconds) is best to kill coronavirus, and that if not available use sanitizer of 60%+ alcohol. i thought my sanitizer was but realized it's only 57.6%. been using lots for weeks. i've stopped using it. should i be worried? [/INST] in brief: life is not exact in pandemic times, supplie...
<s>[INST] my father is in the hospital on ventilator currently. the doctor says he now has what is considered whiteout in his lungs. he has said that the outline of the heart can no longer be seen. my father aspirated and then was diagnosed with pneumonia. three days later he ended up in ccu on a ventilator and has not...
<s>[INST] good morning i have all the symptoms for the coronavirus except a high fewer. i have been in contact with someone (who now also are displaying these symptoms) who are staying with a person who visited india in the last few weeks. should i be worried? [/INST] in brief: symptoms glad you are not ignoring your s...
<s>[INST] i have a flu that is getting worse and i have returned from the uk at the end of feb and i have been in direct contact with british and brazilian tourists in sa since then. should i get tested for covid-19 or just remain home with my family? [/INST] in brief: overseas and covid yes,direct contact with anyone ...
<s>[INST] i went to the dr for a cough and fever on march 5. they diagnosed me with bronchitis. i was not doing any better, so i returned to the dr on march 15. they sent me to the er to get tested for covid. at the er they ran a number of tests including a covid t [/INST] in brief: question you have not posted a quest...
<s>[INST] hi my husband has been diagnosed with pneumonia and given roxithromycin, he s had a heart transplant 4 yrs ago he is very tired hardly eating or drinking pretty larthargic to be honest should i be taking him to hospital we are now on day 3 on the antibiotics with no improvement what would you suggest? [/INST]...
<s>[INST] was in cape town 2020/03/12 - 2020/03/15 close proximity to sevral overseas tourists 2020/03/20 throat sore and voice gone back (upper middle area) and shoulders hurt shivering, dry cough, headache and lethargic should i go for covid19 testing? [/INST] in brief: yes yes would you like to video or text chat wi...
<s>[INST] i am a 14 year old female that was recently diagnosed with a slight bit of pneumonia, i took the antibiotics that i was supposed to take: once a day for 6 days, i completed it. but i want to know if i'm know cured, it's been a week or two since i finish the tablet treatment, how can i tell that i'm cured? [/I...
<s>[INST] can covid-19 be transmitted sexually? can any coronavirus be transmitted sexually? [/INST] sort of. if you are having sex with someone who has covid-19 you are quite at risk of getting it. high likelihood if kissing and having intercourse but it may not be transmitted through intercourse but the closeness in ...
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] hello, * the pneumonia does not give rise t...
<s>[INST] i've been in contact with a possible covid-19 case who is waiting on results. my brother seems to be i'll with corona symptoms and i'd like to get advice on how to help him, as his safety will ensure my safety and prevent the spread of the virus. [/INST] stay home. family members should stay home and avoid co...
<s>[INST] hi i had a runny nose took some immune booster and med lemon and now it is a cough with sporadic phlegm. should get test for this covid 19? i don’t have a fever. i also have a bit of short breath. [/INST] in brief: test if can don't go to a public space, consult via the telephone or get a coronavirus test wou...
<s>[INST] 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 is le...
<s>[INST] if i leave covid 19 infected product in fridge, will virus die or survive in the fridge? [/INST] covid. data from frozen food shows that there is no transfer of virus via food sources this way. . </s>
<s>[INST] dear dr.mahashur, i have been diagonised with 'mycoplasmic pneumonia' by a dr in singapore,(mycoplasmic pneumonia antibody fbc= >1:1280) and am now on a 20-days course of 'avelox' ( moxifloxacin 400 mg) and have also been advised to take steroids for 10 days. i have already gone through a course of antibiotic...
<s>[INST] hi, i got diagnosed with pneumonia yesterday and have been sent home with antibiotics (amoxicillin and doxycycline) i was just wondering what the risk factors would be if i were to have at least one cigarette? i know it wouldn’t be good for the healing process(will probably slow it down) but is there any seri...
<s>[INST] will taking ibuprofen (advil) increase the strength of the covid-19 virus? [/INST] conflicting info. i have seen articles on both sides of using advil or motrin. personally i would recommend not using it because side effects, interactions and complications from nsaids in general. acetaminophen is safer. </s>
<s>[INST] i have covid 19 symptoms? [/INST] without any details it's impossible to say. </s>
<s>[INST] my 68 yrs old mom still waiting for corona virus test results. she’s had 101-102 fever for a week ct showed pneumonia she is at the hospital now . does the fact that her fever is not getting better means that her pneumonia isn’t getting better? [/INST] in brief: one sign on treatment for bacterial pneumonia, ...
<s>[INST] i am 33 years old, i was diagnosed with pneumonia almost a month ago after a short period of low grade fever and dry cough. even after treatment with 4 courses of antibiotics dry cough has not resolved.i am having pain on the right lower side of the rib which is constant and experiencing back pain and pains a...
<s>[INST] with a bad immunity deficiency, how can i keep as safe as possible from contracting covid19 in a family household. work is not an issue but shopping and accepting deliveries is. also need to take child outsides as home is small, no garden. [/INST] protection. stay at home as much as possible, clean your hands...
<s>[INST] i came into close contact with someone who just flown back from australia, i have been in self isolation since he landed, am i'm not showing any symptoms (dry cough, fever, sore throat) what is the next protocol? do i go into work? [/INST] no. don't go to work you could unknowinly spread the virus. we are all...
<s>[INST] hello doctor, i get a cough for the last few days, which is heavy during night times. no raise in temperature but feeling tired with no travel history. no contact with any covid-19 persons. it has been four to five days and has drunk a lot of benadryl and took paracetamol too. doctors have shut the op so do n...
<s>[INST] 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 say ...
<s>[INST] i have been sick for five weeks, i had pneumonia or bronchitis my doctor said. three weeks later i wasn't better so i went to doctor and had spatum test and she said i had significant ammounts of strep in my spatum. i have chest pains and burning in my lungs, dizziness, caughing and a lot of mucus. i don't re...
<s>[INST] how do i know if i have a normal cold or maybe the corona virus. my sinuses are congested and i have a post nasal drip which causes sporadic episodes of dry cough outbreaks. i don’t have a fever, but my body is stiff since i hiked 100km in 4 days.? [/INST] common cold with sin. the corona virus causes a fever...