I also would have the pulmonologist sit down with the radiologist to get an opinion about suggestions for any further studies or referral to other specialists, such as a thoracic surgeon, which would be helpful for diagnosis and treatment. Sarcoidosis can explain the restrictive lung disease and the nodule may be an old granuloma. ?lung biopsy recommended. ...See more

LUNG DISEASES NODULE

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Dr. James Ferguson answered:

My doctor prescribed Allergex for my 9 month old daughter. The bottle says not to give to children under the age of 2. Should I still give it to her? In brief: Depends

If the kid broke out in hives I might use an antihistamine like this.

I don't find it helpful for colds or drainage & find it can thicken secretions & make them worse. This is an okay med when used for the right reasons. Since you didn't post why it was suggested it is hard to comment. ...See more

CHILD CHILDREN

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered:

I have had a bad throbbing stabbing pain in the back of my head, which came along with aching tension and numbness on one side of face still happening? In brief: Neurologist

I recommend an examination by a neurologist in view of the associated facial numbness.

Simple occipital neuralgia, which isn't serious, wouldn't have associated facial numbness.

NUMBNESS OR TINGLING

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered:

Hi, I went to see doctor for spider bite that has gotten progressively worse since inception on Sunday evening/Monday morning. I have received antibiotics, but it seems to be getting even worse. Should I pop it? In brief: No

If it has formed a blister, it's not recommended that you pop it.

Apply warm soaks and then keep the area clean and dry. You can apply an antibiotic ointment like bacitracin. If progressive swelling or worsening redness develop, have the wound reexamined. ...See more

ANTIBIOTIC

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered:

I had a wisdom tooth removed on tues at 10 30am..It was a quik simple removal..Now the gum tissue has grown over the hole im just left wit a lil hole? In brief: Extraction site

Sounds like it is healing well.

If you are concerned, see your Surgeon.

TOOTH EXTRACTION BLOOD CLOT

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered:

Feels like something stuck in my throat all the time does not hurt . Does not keep me swallowing but it feels strangei have a couple bad teet. In brief: Throat/teeth

Probably coincidental concurrent problems.

There's no way around this. You will have to see BOTH your Dentist and Physician for evaluation and treatment. Do not ignore either problem. ...See more

ACID REFLUX CANCER ENT AND HEAD AND NECK SURGERY NEOPLASMS REFLUX

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered:

If i have infected teeth could the infection have spread to my bones in past couple months ive been having severe pains in all my bones and joints? In brief: Yes

The infection must be treated, not ignored. Please see a Dentist.

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