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How To Prevent From Frequent Cold?
Hi, I am 35 year old female. Last February I was diagnosed with High grade non-hodgkin lymphoma and started chemotherpay (R-CHOP) then. I have already had 5 (out of 6) courses of chemotherapy. Although I avoid getting out due to my immune system being weak; I am constanlty getting sore throats which develop into colds (but hopefully with no temperature). Can you please let me know if this is normal? and what can I do to prevent this from happening?Thanks.
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
Hi welcome to healthcare magic,
I understand your query and concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive of upper respiratory tract secondary to immunosupression. I advise you to get a chest x ray immediately to rule out any lung disease.I advise you take Tab.sinarest thrice daily and Tab.levocet twice daily.Drugs like low dose steroid is important to avoid infections.Avoid smoking and drinking if any.Consult your cardiologist for expert management and follow up.
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I understand your query and concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive of upper respiratory tract secondary to immunosupression. I advise you to get a chest x ray immediately to rule out any lung disease.I advise you take Tab.sinarest thrice daily and Tab.levocet twice daily.Drugs like low dose steroid is important to avoid infections.Avoid smoking and drinking if any.Consult your cardiologist for expert management and follow up.
Hope I have answered your query at the moment.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you
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