Even if the dog has had all his vaccinations, she still has to continue the shots? Cause she already had DtP-hib?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Yes, it is necessary to be vaccinated so you get an immunity for 9 years. So if ever you are bitten in the future, you are immuned.
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A dog bit my daughter 14 days ago; she was given 2 vaccine shots the 1st day & after a week, had another shot. The dog turned out to be vaccinated, she still has 2shots. Does she have to take them?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- The dog must be kept under observation for 6 weeks. She has to complete her vaccination to get an immunity for 9 years.
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What can we use for mosquito bites for a 2 year old baby?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- You can use fenistil gel or any phenothiazine gel.
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What happens when an insect enters inside the ear?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- If an insect enters inside the ear, it can bite the ear canal and create an allergic reaction with edema itching pain. It can make a terrible noise in the ear.
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How to cure a bee's bite?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Treatment of a bee's bite includes scraping off the skin, putting ice on the bite region, calamine topic oral antihistamine, cleaning the wound, and elevating the bite site.
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I got bitten by a lizard yesterday. Could you explain the treatment or first aid for it?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- you have to put a touniquet to stop the proragation incision and suction of the bite region tetanus serumf freezing the region and supportive measure
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Hello Drs, mosquito's bites always engender to me a abnormal swelling and huge pain and itching, that can last up to 3 days. I have tried many medicines, but in vain! How can i reduce those effects?
2 Answers
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- I'd like to inquire about the exact medications you have used in order to be able to better answer your question. Thank you.
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Can a snake bite or scorpion bite be deadly?
Dr. Karim Farah,
Pulmonology
- It depends on the type of snake and the location of the bite. Most snakes in Lebanon are not deadly so that's why it's important to inform your physician about the color, shape and size of t... Read More
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Recently a pimple appeared on the edge of my ringfinger,its hurting me.it showed inflammation&its extremely heated..isit a mosquito bite or something foreighn entered my skin?its harsh¬ itchy..
Dr. Karim Farah,
Pulmonology
- what you are describing are possible signs and symptoms of cellulitis (infection of skin tissue and subcutaneous layers.) if the redness is spreading and increasing you need to show it to a physician... Read More
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