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Hello Rupali.
There is no major difference in medicine and poison.
If medicine prescribed blindly can be equally dangerous.
Better consult and take proper treatment.
You can consult me at lybrate for Homoeopathic treatment.
There is no major difference in medicine and poison.
If medicine prescribed blindly can be equally dangerous.
Better consult and take proper treatment.
You can consult me at lybrate for Homoeopathic treatment.
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A cough is probably one of the most common respiratory diseases that people suffer from. In most cases, it is nothing to worry about and can be cured with cough suppressants and salt water gargles. However, coughing of blood is a serious problem. The coughing up of blood that originates from below the level of the larynx is known as hemoptysis. This can vary in terms of severity depending on the amount of blood being expelled. This disease is a common condition, but on an average, less than 5% o...more
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A cough is probably one of the most common respiratory diseases that people suffer from. In most cases, it is nothing to worry about and can be cured with cough suppressants and salt water gargles. However, coughing of blood is a serious problem. The coughing up of blood that originates from below the level of the larynx is known as hemoptysis. This can vary in terms of severity depending on the amount of blood being expelled. This disease is a common condition, but on an average, less than 5% o...more
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Coughing of blood is a serious problem in comparison to normal coghing. The coughing up of blood that originates from below the level of the larynx is known as hemoptysis. This can vary in terms of severity depending on the amount of blood being expelled. This disease is a common condition, but on an average, less than 5% of hemoptysis cases are life-threatening.
Oral antibiotics are usually the first stage of treatment for this condition. Smokers will also be urged to quit cigarettes a...more
Oral antibiotics are usually the first stage of treatment for this condition. Smokers will also be urged to quit cigarettes a...more
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
Honey is good for our everyday health. It makes everyone healthy by burning down calories, boosting up the calories, keeping the heart-healthy, and also help in resolving sleep issues.
Is honey good for cough?
Honey is considered to be a magical remedy for cough and cold. Its anti-bacterial properties work more effectively than over the counter medicines which contains a cough syrup. Honey provides anti-bacterial properties and it is natural and safe. It can also be given to childre...more
Is honey good for cough?
Honey is considered to be a magical remedy for cough and cold. Its anti-bacterial properties work more effectively than over the counter medicines which contains a cough syrup. Honey provides anti-bacterial properties and it is natural and safe. It can also be given to childre...more
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What causes whooping cough in children?
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly communicable respiratory disease, which particularly affects babies younger than 6 months and who haven't been vaccinated yet. It can also affect children of 11 to 18 years of age who suffer from low immunity.
If the diagnosis of a whooping cough is done at an early stage, antibiotics of suitable dosage could help cut down coughing and few other symptoms. Doing so will also help prevent...more
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly communicable respiratory disease, which particularly affects babies younger than 6 months and who haven't been vaccinated yet. It can also affect children of 11 to 18 years of age who suffer from low immunity.
If the diagnosis of a whooping cough is done at an early stage, antibiotics of suitable dosage could help cut down coughing and few other symptoms. Doing so will also help prevent...more
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Cold and cough is caused by a viral infection, which can last for about two to four weeks. The symptoms include stuffy or a runny nose, coughing and sore throat. Many times, the infection may raise body temperature and the child may suffer from fever. Our body s immune system naturally fights with such infections. Depending on the type of cough and the symptoms, the virus can stay active in the body for about 4 to 6 weeks. It is quite painful to see the child suffering from cold and cough. The s...more
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Children s are more sensitive to cough and cold due to age and low immunity power. Every parent tries to protect their child from any disease but many reasons child suffer with cough and cold. Generally parents contact child specialist (allopath) for treatment. If there is serious condition it is correct but in general condition like cough and cold no need to take allopathic medicines because these medicines decreases immunity power of children and growth. As per my 27 years experience child w...more
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