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What Causes Persistent Coughing And Tichy Skin?

I have been coughing for weeks not (5-6), and I also during this time have itchy skin (mostly legs), which is unusual since I have never had any skin problems before. I went to the doctors who took a sample of my mucus, said it might be a yeast infection. But went on to say he thinks it's just a virus and prescribe strong cough medicine. Two days after taking the cough medicine I got fever and am now sick.. I am confused on what I have and would like some advice on what you think it might be.
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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Hi, i have gone through your query and understand your concern.

I would like to suggest you some tests like complete blood counts, complete urine analysis, sputum examination especially for AFB, sputum culture, blood culture and chest x-ray, to make a diagnosis.
Treatment plan can only be decided after that.

I will suggest you to take good nutritious diet, plenty of oral liquids, anti-pyretics, ant histaminics, cough syrup containing ambroxol, and nebulistion with salbutamol. Once all your reports comes then after confirmation of diagnosis antibiotics / antifungals / antivirals can be started.

Revert me back if you have anything to ask.

Wish you a good health.

Thanks & Regards
Dr. Shiv
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What Causes Persistent Coughing And Tichy Skin?

Hi, i have gone through your query and understand your concern. I would like to suggest you some tests like complete blood counts, complete urine analysis, sputum examination especially for AFB, sputum culture, blood culture and chest x-ray, to make a diagnosis. Treatment plan can only be decided after that. I will suggest you to take good nutritious diet, plenty of oral liquids, anti-pyretics, ant histaminics, cough syrup containing ambroxol, and nebulistion with salbutamol. Once all your reports comes then after confirmation of diagnosis antibiotics / antifungals / antivirals can be started. Revert me back if you have anything to ask. Wish you a good health. Thanks & Regards Dr. Shiv