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What Causes Coughing With Dry Lips And Scalp After A Viral Flu?

I have recently been sick with a virus that has lingered for a couple of weeks. Mostly gone, but a weird cough, and now I am extremely dry; especially my lips scalp, my feet, and certain are of my body. I am drinking lots of water, and getting plenty of rest. What is going on?
Thu, 31 Jul 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

The history and symptoms are suggestive of viral infection and most of the viral infections are self limiting and it will subside by itself. If the symptoms are not improving, you need to undergo lab investigations like CBC, routine urine examination and blood culture.

For your symptoms I would suggest you to follow
1.Take adequate rest.
2.Drink plenty of water.
3.Tab Paracetamol, three times a day for 5 days.
4.Eat food rich in proteins to boost up the immunity.

The symptoms will improve with these measures, if it is not improving you may need antibiotics.
Thank you.
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What Causes Coughing With Dry Lips And Scalp After A Viral Flu?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, The history and symptoms are suggestive of viral infection and most of the viral infections are self limiting and it will subside by itself. If the symptoms are not improving, you need to undergo lab investigations like CBC, routine urine examination and blood culture. For your symptoms I would suggest you to follow 1.Take adequate rest. 2.Drink plenty of water. 3.Tab Paracetamol, three times a day for 5 days. 4.Eat food rich in proteins to boost up the immunity. The symptoms will improve with these measures, if it is not improving you may need antibiotics. Thank you.