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1. Dr. Hanish gupta
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/delhi/doctor/dr-hanish-gupta-endocrinologist ;
Mbbs, dnb (general medicine)
19 years experience 500 - 700 at clinic
Dr. Hanish gupta can treat common symptoms such as a sore throat, cough, and cold. He has 19 years of expertise and is well-qualified to treat these diseases. He can cure nasal discharge in addition to these frequent disorders.
Cold and flu season has returned, and wi...more
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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Coughing is a common problem of the respiratory tract and often indicates a deeper problem. It can be very irritating and can affect eating habits and socialization. A cough which persists for a longer period of time more than 4 weeks in children and 8 weeks or more in adults is believed to be chronic in nature. Tuberculosis (TB) is the most common cause of chronic cough in India. TB is an airborne bacterial infection caused by the organism, 'Mycobacterium tuberculosis', that primarily affects t...more
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MBBS, DNB - Pulmonary Medicine, Allergy ...read more
Pulmonologist•Navi Mumbai
If you find yourself suffering from coughing spells accompanied by breathlessness and phlegm, you may have bronchitis. Bronchitis is a respiratory disease that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes. This narrows the airway and does not allow sufficient oxygen to reach the lungs. There are two types of bronchitis; acute bronchitis that lasts for 1-3 weeks and chronic bronchitis that persists for 3 months to 2 years.
Causes of acute bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is usually a result...more
Causes of acute bronchitis
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Cough
A cough is a reflex action to clear the throat from mucus and the external irritants such as the dust particles, smoke, microbes, and fluids etc. In short, the cough is a quick eviction of air from the lungs, which passes through the mouth. It is a common reflex that helps remove the obstruction of breathing and does not need immediate medical attention at the initial stage. However, if a cough lasts longer, it may possibly a sign of the serious disease as well.
A cough can be...more
A cough is a reflex action to clear the throat from mucus and the external irritants such as the dust particles, smoke, microbes, and fluids etc. In short, the cough is a quick eviction of air from the lungs, which passes through the mouth. It is a common reflex that helps remove the obstruction of breathing and does not need immediate medical attention at the initial stage. However, if a cough lasts longer, it may possibly a sign of the serious disease as well.
A cough can be...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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A cough is not necessarily to be worried about always. It is the natural response of our body to throw out harmful particles which somehow managed to enter our respiratory tract. There is sticky mucus situated in the pathway to lungs which plays a major role in trapping harmful particles. Coughing once or twice is generally a natural phenomenon but if it s persistent it is called the chronic cough, and there is a reason to worry.
Is your cough chronic?
An acute cough aggravates with...more
Is your cough chronic?
An acute cough aggravates with...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Are you suffering from chronic bronchitis and are looking for ideal treatment measures? Bronchitis occurs when your windpipe or trachea and your large and small bronchitis within your lungs get inflamed because of infections and several other causes. The condition is considered to be chronic when your cough with mucus is persistent for at least three months. Chronic bronchitis is a condition that falls under the group of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Smoking, inhaled irritants, secondha...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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A cough is not necessarily to be worried about always. It is the natural response of our body to throw out harmful particles which somehow managed to enter our respiratory tract. There is sticky mucus situated in the pathway to lungs which plays a major role in trapping harmful particles. Coughing once or twice is generally a natural phenomenon but if it s persistent it is called the chronic cough, and there is a reason to worry.
Is your cough chronic?
An acute cough aggravates with...more
Is your cough chronic?
An acute cough aggravates with...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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All drugs carry within themselves the potential to treat and harm the skin. Side effects of medicines are a common phenomenon, with variation in the intensities. Sometimes they are minor and do not require medications; however at other times they may require urgent attention and treatment.
Some allergies caused due to medications that primarily affect your skin are:
Itches and rashes: Sometimes your body may be allergic to certain type of medications. If these drugs are taken b...more
Some allergies caused due to medications that primarily affect your skin are:
Itches and rashes: Sometimes your body may be allergic to certain type of medications. If these drugs are taken b...more
Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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There are several ectoparasites that can pose a life-threatening risk to dogs if left untreated. Here are three significant examples:
Fleas (ctenocephalides spp.): while fleas are common and often considered a nuisance, a severe infestation can lead to life-threatening conditions. Fleas can cause anemia, especially in young or small dogs, due to excessive blood loss. Some dogs may develop an allergic reaction to flea bites, leading to a condition called flea allergy dermatitis (fad...more
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Monitoring for signs of illness in your dog is crucial for detecting health issues early and seeking appropriate veterinary care. Here are some key areas to focus on when monitoring your dog's health:
Changes in appetite: monitor your dog's eating habits. Significant changes in appetite, such as a sudden loss of interest in food or excessive hunger, could indicate an underlying health problem.
Water intake: notice if your dog is drinking more or less water than usual. Increased...more
Changes in appetite: monitor your dog's eating habits. Significant changes in appetite, such as a sudden loss of interest in food or excessive hunger, could indicate an underlying health problem.
Water intake: notice if your dog is drinking more or less water than usual. Increased...more
Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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Chronic respiratory diseases like bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis, copd, sarcoidosis and interstitial lung disease are vulnerable to repeated infections and multiple hospital visits or admission.
The main reasons for the increased susceptibility is altered lung defence, use of steroids in various respiratory conditions and multiple comorbidities like diabetes and coronary disease.
Patients should ideally be vaccinated for pneumococcal and influenza disease routinely.
The main reasons for the increased susceptibility is altered lung defence, use of steroids in various respiratory conditions and multiple comorbidities like diabetes and coronary disease.
Patients should ideally be vaccinated for pneumococcal and influenza disease routinely.
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What is upper respiratory tract infection?
Upper respiratory tract infection (uri) is a contagious infection of the nose, throat, and airways.
Uris are caused by viruses the vast majority of the time; however, bacteria are also capable of becoming the offender in some situations.
Types of upper respiratory tract infection:
Sinusiti: sinusitis is a form of infection of the upper respiratory system that affects the sinuses. It is caused by ...more
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Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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शरीर में कई तरह के भीतरी अंग होते हैं जो हमारे शरीर को सुचारु रूप से चलाने में मदद करते हैं। शरीर में मौजूद इन अंगों का अपना एक अलग कार्य होता है। शरीर में ऐसा ही एक अंग होता है मूत्राशय, जो शरीर के विषाक्त पदार्थों या अपशिष्ट को शरीर से बाहर निकालने में सहयोग करता है। व्यक्ति के लिए मूत्राशय को स्वस्थ रखना बहुत जरूरी होता है।
तो चलिए आज आपको कुछ ऐसे तरीके बताते हैं, जो आपको मूत्राशय को स्वस्थ रखने में आपकी काफी सहायता करते हैं। हालांकि इसके पहले आप यह जान लीजिये कि यह मूत्राशय होता क्य...more
तो चलिए आज आपको कुछ ऐसे तरीके बताते हैं, जो आपको मूत्राशय को स्वस्थ रखने में आपकी काफी सहायता करते हैं। हालांकि इसके पहले आप यह जान लीजिये कि यह मूत्राशय होता क्य...more
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Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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What is ear, nose, and throat disorders?
Ear, nose, and throat (ent) disorders are a group of conditions that affect the areas of the head and neck. Examples of common ent disorders include chronic sinusitis, ear infections, dizziness, allergies, hearing loss, hoarseness or voice problems, neck masses, throat infection or pain and tonsil swelling. ;
Many of these conditions can cause significant discomfort and impair your quality of life. Treatment can somet...more
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General Physician•Sonipat
When there is freezing of skin due to the environment, there is injury, due to freezing, of the skin and the underlying tissues is called frostbite. There are stages of frostbite. Earliest stage is known as frostnip in which there is no permanent damage to tissue and layers of skin. ;
There are few symptoms like cold skin and itching feeling. After sometime symptoms are followed by numbness to inflammation and discoloration of skin. At late stage of frostbite the sym...more
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जब किसी भी तरह की बीमारी के इलाज की बात आती है तो दवाइयों और इंजेक्शन का जिक्र होना स्वाभाविक है। दरअसल, कई बार जब हम बीमारी का इलाज कराने के लिए डॉक्टर के पास जाते हैं तो डॉक्टर कई तरह की दवाइयों और इजेक्शन लेने की सलाह देता है और हम इन इंजेक्शन को लेकर लगवाते भी हैं।
क्या आपको मालूम है कि इंजेक्शन लगाने के अलग-अलग तरीके भी होते हैं। ऐसा ही एक तरीका है सबक्यूटेनियस इंजेक्शन। तो चलिए आज हम इस सबक्यूटेनियस इंजेक्शन के विषय में विस्तार से बात करते हैं।
क्या है सबक्यूटेनियस इंजेक्...more
क्या आपको मालूम है कि इंजेक्शन लगाने के अलग-अलग तरीके भी होते हैं। ऐसा ही एक तरीका है सबक्यूटेनियस इंजेक्शन। तो चलिए आज हम इस सबक्यूटेनियस इंजेक्शन के विषय में विस्तार से बात करते हैं।
क्या है सबक्यूटेनियस इंजेक्...more
Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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1. Dr. Abhijay luthra
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/dehradun/doctor/dr-abhijay-luthra-general-physician
Mbbs bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery
2 years experience 500 at clinic 100 online
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Dr. Abhijay luthra is a general physician based in dehradun, with an mbbs degree from the maharashtra medical council. He is now regarded as one of the best doctors in the area thanks to his proficiency in treating a variety of ailments and...more
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Phlegm can be simply defined as a type of mucus that is secreted in your chest area. You usually don't generate large amounts of phlegm unless you are under the weather with a cold or have another medical or health problem. Furthermore, you should also know that the phlegm you cough up is usually referred to as" sputum"
Do you ever notice that your sputum has different colors and wonder what they mean? there are many different conditions that can cause you to produce...more
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