د. Hani Rifai
طب الأذن والحنجرة
My 11 year old has implanted a cochlear implant when she was 5 years old. She is hearing good and now in grade 5. Now, I need to know what mobile (cellular) phone that she can use?
د. Hani Rifai,
طب الأذن والحنجرة
- Most cell phones are compatible with implants. It should not be huge issue.
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Got sick with a bad cough and dark mucus. Lost my voice as well. Took antibiotics clenil and histamed. Now feeling better. How long am i contagious? Have a 5-mnth old baby. Thanks
د. Hani Rifai,
طب الأذن والحنجرة
- Usually you are contagious for around 3 days. The cough after a cold can last up to 6 weeks
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Tinnitus. I have a ringing noise in both my ears. Are there any solutions?
د. Hani Rifai,
طب الأذن والحنجرة
- Usually tinnitus or ringing in the ears is caused by hearing loss. Though no medication will remove it, it will go away with time. Still a complete ear exam and hearing test is preferred.
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From time to time I feel dizzy and very tired durable and I need to sleep I am 57 years old and I have medication Concor 5mg.
د. Hani Rifai,
طب الأذن والحنجرة
- Concor can cause fatigue and on occasions dizziness. However other medical issues such as sleep apnea can cause same symptoms. Better check with your doctor.
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Do fat burners cause insomnia?
د. Hani Rifai,
طب الأذن والحنجرة
- Some fat burners contain Pseudoephedrine and similar substances which can increase the heart rate and blood pressure and prevent sleep
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Prospan syrup is treatment for cough?
د. Hani Rifai,
طب الأذن والحنجرة
- Prospan is a medication for cough. However, it is advised to avoid cough medication. In cases where cough is preventing sleep or is extreme then cough medicine is prescribed.
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Cefalexin capsul antibiotic for cough?
د. Hani Rifai,
طب الأذن والحنجرة
- Cefalexin is an antibiotic. It is not a cough medicine. As always, it is preferable to be examined by a doctor before starting any antibiotic.
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Is 37.5 degree normal as temperature for 1-year old kid?
د. Hani Rifai,
طب الأذن والحنجرة
- If the child is in a warm room or over dressed this might be the reason why he has a 37.5 temp. Watch him and make sure his activity and food consumption (milk, soft diet and water are normal)
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حول د. Hani Rifai
حصل على شهادة طب من American University of Beirut
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Beirut, لبنان
