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What Causes Fever , Loss Of Appetite And Dry Cough?

I had Valley fever 3 years ago and recovered in about 6 weeks time. Age is over 65. Symptoms now seem similar.Fluctuating fever changing almost hourly from a 3 day high of 101.7 to a low of 96.9.dry cough began day 2 and has increased in frequency but not intensity. Fatigue, loss of appetite and some body aches.Does this sound like a reoccurring of Valley fever? How many more days of fever to tolerate before seeking medical care? Have taken no medication yet. . ..
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
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Hi welcome to healthcare magic,
I understand your query and concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive of Viral illness.I advise you to get a chest x ray,Arterial blood gas analysis immediately to confirm the diagnosis.Monitor your oxygen saturation, blood pressure,heart rate immediately.Drugs like pantop d ,tab.valacyclovir for 10 days.Avoid stress and anxiety.Avoid smoking and alcohol.I also Exercise daily for 30 min..It will resolve in ten days.Consult your pulmonologist for expert management and follow up.
Hope I have answered your query at the moment.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you
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What Causes Fever , Loss Of Appetite And Dry Cough?

Hi welcome to healthcare magic, I understand your query and concern. Your symptoms are suggestive of Viral illness.I advise you to get a chest x ray,Arterial blood gas analysis immediately to confirm the diagnosis.Monitor your oxygen saturation, blood pressure,heart rate immediately.Drugs like pantop d ,tab.valacyclovir for 10 days.Avoid stress and anxiety.Avoid smoking and alcohol.I also Exercise daily for 30 min..It will resolve in ten days.Consult your pulmonologist for expert management and follow up. Hope I have answered your query at the moment. Post your further queries if any, Thank you