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Bad breath or halitosis can be due to infection in sinusus, throat, lung abcess or ch lung infection, smoking, mouth breathers and indigestion. Dry mouth can also cause halitosis. Try to find out cause and treat that. Dental hyigene and floss of teath is main line of treatment.
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Dentist•Lucknow
Twice a day normally u need not rinse ur mouth after using mouth wash however in about three four min is fine
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Dear lybrate-user,
get a chest xray and blood test done - cbc, esr.
Meanwhile - home remedy for dry cough:
5 basil leaves, 4 black pepper, 4 munakka, 5 gms liquorice (mulethi), 3 gms banafsha - boil these in 200 ml of water till it becomes 100 ml. Filter it. Add 2-3 patasha in it and drink lukewarm for 3-4 nights. Sleep well covered. Dry cough will be relieved.
Also continue to chew mulethi. You can also have steam with vicks
although some herbal medicines might also help you...more
get a chest xray and blood test done - cbc, esr.
Meanwhile - home remedy for dry cough:
5 basil leaves, 4 black pepper, 4 munakka, 5 gms liquorice (mulethi), 3 gms banafsha - boil these in 200 ml of water till it becomes 100 ml. Filter it. Add 2-3 patasha in it and drink lukewarm for 3-4 nights. Sleep well covered. Dry cough will be relieved.
Also continue to chew mulethi. You can also have steam with vicks
although some herbal medicines might also help you...more
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For a young child who cannot swallow, an alternative should be preferred like drinking sips of warm water with added salt and turmeric. It also acts in the same way to decrease swelling in throat and as a local antiseptic. If the child develops fever, you may need to start other medications after consulting a doctor.
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Hello lybrate-user, homoeopathy offers very good treatment for your problem and without side effects or addiction. Please take homoeopathic medicine carbo veg 200 daily in the morning (5 to 6 pills each time) for 7 days. Please let me know the response of the medicine and give feedback. Your condition needs comprehensive treatment for a permanent solution. You may opt for private consultation with me through Lybrate.
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Soap vs hand wash- what should you wash your hands with?
You might be using both - soaps and hand washes, without understanding what is better for your hands. But you may still not be sure as to what to use for washing your hands. Here's a lowdown on these two.
1. Moisturising aspect
Bar soaps not only wash away dirt but also reduce the moisture content of your skin. Soaps that act as deodorants strip away important oils, giving rise to instances of skin irritation. Fu...more
You might be using both - soaps and hand washes, without understanding what is better for your hands. But you may still not be sure as to what to use for washing your hands. Here's a lowdown on these two.
1. Moisturising aspect
Bar soaps not only wash away dirt but also reduce the moisture content of your skin. Soaps that act as deodorants strip away important oils, giving rise to instances of skin irritation. Fu...more
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