Skin rashes, persistent cough. Diagnosed as viral infection. Chest x ray suggests repeat procedure. Suggestions?
Patient: Hi im having a skin rashes for 3 days and a persistent cough for two weeks in the absence of fever, i seek consulation yesterday and diagnostic exams was carried out, it appears that i have a viral infection but what really worries me, my chest xray impression suggest that i should repeat procedure but this time in apicolordotic view.. Is my rashes related to this? Doctor: Hi welcome to hcm.Thanks for writing here.                                                                                    Skin rashes appearing after any viral infections are known as post viral exanthem.                        There are number of viral infections where rashes appear .Most of them disappear within 1 to 2 weeks.                                                                                                                                             You can apply calamine lotion over rash for soothing effects.Drink plenty of water ,Take bed rest.                                                                                                                                            Second view of your X ray may be related to rule out any lung infections and start your drug treatment accordingly.