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What Should Be Done For Cough With Sputum With Sweating And Itching?

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Posted on Sat, 25 Jan 2014
Question: Hello, I'm a 60 year old man, leading a normal life. No medical history till date. BMI is 24. But, from past 3 months, I'm getting cough with sputum every hour. Additionally, I get sweat often which in turn causes itching. Smoking Habits: No Drinking Habits: No Coffee: 4 times a day Tea: 2 times a day 1. What might be the reason for this? 2. Please suggest me prescription to get over this? 3. And also suggest me diet to follow.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (20 hours later)
Brief Answer: Clinical examination and investigation are needed. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, I would like to advise you that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated. Following investigations may be helpful :- 1. Complete Blood Count (CBC ). 2. Thyroid profile. 3.Throat swab culture. Reports of the above mentioned Investigations will help in planning your medical management. I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help. Regards. Thanks.
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What Should Be Done For Cough With Sputum With Sweating And Itching?

Brief Answer: Clinical examination and investigation are needed. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, I would like to advise you that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated. Following investigations may be helpful :- 1. Complete Blood Count (CBC ). 2. Thyroid profile. 3.Throat swab culture. Reports of the above mentioned Investigations will help in planning your medical management. I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help. Regards. Thanks.