Question 1

my child has a cold and a chesty coff the past four nights his thrown up only at night?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be seen: Your child needs to be examined , kindly take him to his doctor or to the ER, good luck

Question 2

55 year old heavy coffing does not smoke.he said it his blood pressure meds are cause is this possible?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Blood pressure medications in the ace- inhibitor class can cause persistent coughing in some people.  There are others that potentially may aggravate asthma and increase coughing.

Question 3

coffee cause uti? i get frequent utis, intimate last night and in some pain today. will coff. help in development of uti or just worsen existing ones?

Accepted Answer

Coffee/UTI: Patients with UTI are often asked to avoid caffeine, including coffee. Coffee cannot cause a urinary tract infection, but it can intensify symptoms. Caffeine in coffee can irritate the bladder and increase bacterial adherence  to the lining of he bladder. Caffeine can also increase the urge to urinate. As a result, some may experience more burning and pain on urination.

Question 4

hi i've been coffing up clear and lumpy phlem for mounths probly years is it anything serious i also get sharp stabbing pains in my chest?

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Mgt: You should be evaluated right away. A virtual appointment  can be used to review your history and chest imaging studies. Your PCP may order a TB test, allergy evaluation and a work up as indicated for bronchiectasis.

Question 5

i dont have asthma, i recently started to wheeze, and have a slight coff, what home remedy can remove it?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: If you have a high pitched respiratory sound and dry cough, you most likely will need Albuterol inhaled treatments. This is a medication which can be prescribed by healthtap virtual consult or by your physician after a consultation.

Question 6

hi my son is 2 he as this red spots around eyes he  as a cold and a bad coff?

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Petechia: The red dots re called petechia. The are ruptured tiny blood vessels and are a result of i the pressure caused by his cough . I recommend you see a primary care doctor ,  best of luck, jp.

Question 7

my right side bottem ribbs hurt, im just getting over a cold and i've been coffing alot, now it feels like my side ribs are bruised, it hurts to laugh

Accepted Answer

Muscle/rib pain: When you cough, the muscle of your chest contract to increase the pressure of the thoracic cavity so that air is expelled forcefully, the ribs are part of the thoracic cage, thus the muscle contraction act on the ribs also, there  are cases where people fracture their ribs due to excessive coughing, especially those who has osteoporosis.

Question 8

reduced taste, partial upset tummy, great apitite no change to died, no coffing, , no feavor or sweats, should i go for a covid test if symptoms are only 30/100 according to self assessment?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19 testing:  Because you live in South Africa  you would still need to consult with a medical provider who will determine need for COVID 19 testing.  Consult your local primary care provider or you can use telemedicine for individual consultations.

Question 9

soar throat and  trouble speaking , it hurts a lot and coffed up little pieces of blood. is it normal for a flu? people at work have the flu.

Accepted Answer

Possible: Severe coughing can rupture small blood vessels in your tracheobronchial tree. However, if your hemoptysis (coughing up blood) should persist, you need to see a doctor to r/o tumor and tb.

Question 10

what is best home bp cuff?

Accepted Answer

Most of the: Automated arm cuff ones are reliable.  Omron is a good brand.

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My child has a cold and a chesty coff the past four nights his thrown up only at night?

A member asked:

55 year old heavy coffing does not smoke.he said it his blood pressure meds are cause is this possible?

A member asked:

Coffee cause uti? i get frequent utis, intimate last night and in some pain today. will coff. help in development of uti or just worsen existing ones?

A member asked:

Hi i've been coffing up clear and lumpy phlem for mounths probly years is it anything serious i also get sharp stabbing pains in my chest?

A member asked:

I dont have asthma, i recently started to wheeze, and have a slight coff, what home remedy can remove it?

A member asked:

Hi my son is 2 he as this red spots around eyes he as a cold and a bad coff?

A member asked:

My right side bottem ribbs hurt, im just getting over a cold and i've been coffing alot, now it feels like my side ribs are bruised, it hurts to laugh

A member asked:

Reduced taste, partial upset tummy, great apitite no change to died, no coffing, , no feavor or sweats, should i go for a covid test if symptoms are only 30/100 according to self assessment?

A member asked:

Soar throat and trouble speaking , it hurts a lot and coffed up little pieces of blood. is it normal for a flu? people at work have the flu.

A member asked:

What is best home bp cuff?

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