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I had the flu, viral not bacterial, runny nose is over but I have very bad dry cough. doctor says i should wait. can i take anti-histamine?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - You could take an anti-histamine though I can tell you from now that it will not help much in reducing the cough - this kind of cough is known as post-viral cough, and is due to the irritation of the ... Read More
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Hi I hv flu nd body ache since 3 days +runny nose taking panadol cold nd flu but not getting any better should i take antibiotic ?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - Flu is due to the influenza virus or other viruses and does not require antibiotic treatment. Not to mention that antibiotics, or any form of treatment for that matter, cannot be prescribed without ex... Read More
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My daughter, 2.5 years old had common flu 4 months ago and since then she's always had a runny nose and every now and then she gets the flu. Her doctor prescribed her aerius, any advice?
Dr. Elie Salem, Pediatrics - Your daughter has some form allergic rhinitis, Aerius ( Desloratadine) should be used as a maintenance therapy and not during the acute phase of the flu. When your child have flu only give her a lot o... Read More
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