Question 1

do adults get croup?

Accepted Answer

No: This is predominantly a disease of young children.

Question 2

can an adult get infanrix?

Accepted Answer

No: Not approved for adults. Adults receive addacell.

Question 3

can adults get appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One of my fellows had appendicitis last year and was 30 at the time.

Question 4

can an adult get croup like a child?

Accepted Answer

Virus yes, Sx no: The croup is a description of a group of similar respiratory illnesses that come to a common symptom.The deep cough of the 6m to 8yo sounds like a seal bark.The process is triggered by a variety of viruses that commonly cause uri's or laryngitis in adults.The reason for the barking noise is the vibrations made by the kids rubbery airway during a cough.The adult airway is to stiff to vibrate.

Question 5

can an adult get/develope menkes disease?

Accepted Answer

Menkes disease: Menkes disease is a genetic hereditary disorder that one is born with.  An adult does not acquire this disease.  What symptoms you describe would not be menkes disease.

Question 6

is it possible to get measles as an adult?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any non-immune person could get measles at any age. For those 50 & above measles was so common that few passed through childhood without infection.After 1971 when an improved measles vaccine(mmr) was licensed, wild measles went through a steady decline.After 2 decades a booster dose became standard & measles became rare.Today we see pockets of measles from imported cases & in unimmunized persons.

Question 7

how many colds a year does an average adult get?

Accepted Answer

Varies: From person to person.   Eat healthy exercise drink plenty of water and get a good nights sleep. This will help fight off infection.   But each person is different.

Question 8

how often should you get a physical exam as an adult?

Accepted Answer

Physical exam: A yearly physical exam is always a goiod plan to follow especially of geriatric age.

Question 9

can you tell me how to get tested for dyslexia as an adult?

Accepted Answer

Dyslexia testing: Dyslexia needs to be diagnosed by a psychologist who is knowledgeable about learning differences.  IQ, academic, and phonological processing will all need to be assessed.

Question 10

hi there does a adult foreskin opening change has u get older?

Accepted Answer

NO: how ever in some uncircumcised  due to recurrent fore skin infections the opening may progressively closes ( phimosis ) then will need physician help to stretch the fore skin or minor surgical procedure circumcision.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Do adults get freckles

A member asked:

Do adults get croup?

A member asked:

Can an adult get infanrix?

A member asked:

Can adults get appendicitis?

A member asked:

Can an adult get croup like a child?

A member asked:

Can an adult get/develope menkes disease?

A member asked:

Is it possible to get measles as an adult?

A member asked:

How many colds a year does an average adult get?

A member asked:

How often should you get a physical exam as an adult?

A member asked:

Can you tell me how to get tested for dyslexia as an adult?

A member asked:

Hi there does a adult foreskin opening change has u get older?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?