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What Causes Viral Infection Followed By Chronic Cough And Appetite Loss?

I currently have a viral infection (from grandson) for approximately 2 weeks: almost continuous cough, occasional temp, sore muscles through out body, complete loss of appetite, and finally rashes on month and across abdomen (right to left) - I have had the shingles shot about 5 years ago. Weight loss from 130 to 124. I need help...
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As condition is not improving here further work up is needed.
_Auscultation
_CBC
_chest X-ray
_If needed spirometry and sputum examination

According to reports further management plan decided.

For Symptomatic relief Levocetirizine can be prescribed. Consult physician or pulmonologoist for examination.

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What Causes Viral Infection Followed By Chronic Cough And Appetite Loss?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As condition is not improving here further work up is needed. _Auscultation _CBC _chest X-ray _If needed spirometry and sputum examination According to reports further management plan decided. For Symptomatic relief Levocetirizine can be prescribed. Consult physician or pulmonologoist for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.