The health department ordered an enquiry into a complaint that a cough medicine dispensed by a government hospital had worms and fungus in it.
Cough - Symptom Evaluation - Frequently Asked Questions
Cough is a symptom of a condition usually affecting the respiratory tract. It may be acute or chronic, wet or dry. The type of cough can help the physician diagnose the underlying condition.
Cough is a symptom of a condition usually affecting the respiratory tract. It may be acute or chronic, wet or dry. The type of cough can help the physician diagnose the underlying condition.
‘An infection of the lungs or upper airway passages can cause a cough and is often triggered by mucus that drains down the back of the throat.’
The complainant, O.P. Sharma, told reporters that he took his ill son for treatment to the J.P. Hospital where he received a cough medicine on a doctor's prescription. While taking the medicine, his son noticed worms in the dose, said Sharma who also saw fungus in the phial.
He said he then made a complaint to the medical officer.
Whooping Cough / Pertussis - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - Prevention
Whooping cough is a respiratory tract infection caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussis. DPT vaccine helps to prevent the infection.
Whooping cough is a respiratory tract infection caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussis. DPT vaccine helps to prevent the infection.
Respiratory Diseases - Diseases of the Human Respiratory System
Respiratory diseases affect any part of the respiratory system. Some of the lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can lead to respiratory failure.
Respiratory diseases affect any part of the respiratory system. Some of the lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can lead to respiratory failure.
Wheezing - Symptom Evaluation
Wheezing is a sound arising from the airways due to an obstruction or narrowing, which prevents the free flow of air.
Wheezing is a sound arising from the airways due to an obstruction or narrowing, which prevents the free flow of air.
