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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cold While On Deriphyllin And Levolin
Question: Hello Dr
My wife has been prescribed Deriphyllin (for suspected acute bronchitis) as well as Foracort and levolin. Since this morning she is having a bit of cold. So she has taken a relent tablet for this. Is this ok?
My wife has been prescribed Deriphyllin (for suspected acute bronchitis) as well as Foracort and levolin. Since this morning she is having a bit of cold. So she has taken a relent tablet for this. Is this ok?
Brief Answer:
Yes, she cam take relent tablet.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, she can take relent tablet. No harm in it.
Also tell her to drink plenty of fluids orally.
Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day.
Don't worry, she will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.
Yes, she cam take relent tablet.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, she can take relent tablet. No harm in it.
Also tell her to drink plenty of fluids orally.
Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day.
Don't worry, she will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
She has been coughing for about 2-3 weeks now. Earlier she was given Mox 500 (3 days twice), then she was given a 2nd round of antibiotics Advent (3 days thrice) and then recently Zifi 200(for 5 days twice). Since the cough didnt go away she went to a pulmonologist who suspected Acute Bronchitis.
Brief Answer:
PFT done or not?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, no need for further antibiotics.
Continue with foracort.
Please let me know if PFT is done or not.
I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.
PFT done or not?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, no need for further antibiotics.
Continue with foracort.
Please let me know if PFT is done or not.
I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thanks Dr. XXXXXXX what is a PFT?
Brief Answer:
PFT is pulmonary function test.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
No need for thanks. It's my duty.
PFT is pulmonary function test.
In Airway diseases like asthma, bronchitis, chest x ray can be normal.
So diagnosis is made on the basis of PFT abnormality and symptoms.
In PFT, patient is made to blow in a machine which is connected to computer.
Computer will give report regarding lung functions.
So please let me know if PFT is done or not.
I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.
PFT is pulmonary function test.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
No need for thanks. It's my duty.
PFT is pulmonary function test.
In Airway diseases like asthma, bronchitis, chest x ray can be normal.
So diagnosis is made on the basis of PFT abnormality and symptoms.
In PFT, patient is made to blow in a machine which is connected to computer.
Computer will give report regarding lung functions.
So please let me know if PFT is done or not.
I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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