Dr. Youssef Haddad
Pulmonology
What does Coughing blood after a cold and a brochette mean ? i cough small amounts or drops of blood in the morning only. its been like that after 1 week of the cold and brochette i had?
Dr. Youssef Haddad,
Pulmonology
- This could simply be caused by the acute infection of the respiratory tract or another serious cause that needs medical attention.Since it has been going on for this long i advise you to seek medical ... Read More
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Is it okay to treat severe seasonal allergies with fexodine 120 during the day and Aerius 5mg during the night?
Dr. Youssef Haddad,
Pulmonology
- You don't need to take two different medications from the same pharmacological category, these two molecules are the same they are new generation anti-histamine and you can take one of them.
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For seasonal allergies which is more helpful Nasonex or Flixonase? Is there a major difference between the two? My Nasal stuffiness is better but I experience powerful sneezing several times a day.
Dr. Youssef Haddad,
Pulmonology
- Seasonal allergy is a major health issue that can affect your daily activities.The treatment is mainly symptomatic with nasal steroids which don't have big differences between different molecules... Read More
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Suddenly yesterday i had a rash over my body,it was very itchy i couldn't stand it,the doc. said it is from my liver (tafret kebed).What blood test should be done to the liver to be on the safe side?
Dr. Youssef Haddad,
Pulmonology
- There is nothing called ''tafret kebed' in medical terms what you had was probably an allergic reaction to something you ate or touched.
There are other medical conditions that can caus... Read More
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I catch cold all of a sudden (rhume) even if i was warm and the weather is warm too...however most of the time in cold weather i dont catch cold. any help?
Dr. Youssef Haddad,
Pulmonology
- This could be anothoer condition than cold, it could be related to allergic problems or vasomotor reactions you should check with your doctor for more help on this.
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I had a sharp pain upon taking a deep breath (right side). My doctor prescribed cataflam & I felt better. The symptoms returned except on the left side but are relieved w/ cataflam. Do I have pleurisy
Dr. Youssef Haddad,
Pulmonology
- This pain could be related to the chest wall or to other organs of the thorax, if it's bothering you, you should check with your doctor and maybe do more tests or xrays to diagnose the cause of t... Read More
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I was diagnosed by an allergy doctor that i have allergies to dust. the doctor told me to take staloral for 3 years but im scared. does this have any side effects? and does it contain cortisone?
Dr. Youssef Haddad,
Pulmonology
- This medication doesn't contain cortisone and it could have some side effects especially on the local oral mucosa but usually it is very tolerated in patients that have persistent allergies.
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I am relentlessly trying to stop smoking cigarettes and electric cigarettes, nicotine patches or gum did not work. Is there any possible medication or guaranteed solution for stoping it?
Dr. Youssef Haddad,
Pulmonology
- Yes there are other medications to stop smoking you should get help from a specialized doctor.
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I did the operation of (lahmiye) but i'm still sneezing and transpiring why?
Dr. Youssef Haddad,
Pulmonology
- The operation only solves the chronic part of the problem which is usually caused by allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis.If these conditions aren't treated properly you will still experience ... Read More
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I caught a cold at least 4 times since last April. That is way more than my usual average (one or twice a year). Should I be worried?
Dr. Youssef Haddad,
Pulmonology
- I need to know if there's fever, runny nose, cough and sputum or what do you mean by cold?
Because what you think is cold could be an allergic rhinitis or another form of allergic disease that s... Read More
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About Dr. Youssef Haddad
Graduated as an MD from Lebanese University
Based in
Beirut, Lebanon
