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cough and flu on and off since 7 yrs old?

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April 29th, 2011
This is Henry and am 20yrs old. I have cough and flu which on and off ever since 7yrs.I went for a sputum test and it was negative, the x-ray showed some sort of dust coating on one of my rib chambers. But now am so fed up, the flu makes me to nose bleed and cough goes in about 3-4 weeks. I have too lost alot of weight most especially on my arms they are so tinny. Am confused because am tierd of taking drugs. Isn't there really a cure to my longing sickness so that I too have a good life?????I don't care even though it's an operation.Thanks


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replied April 29th, 2011
Cold, Flu and Viral Infections Answer A22492
Hello and welcome to e health forum.

From the description , presence of bleeding from the nose, and weight loss could be due to rheumatological and immune disorders like vasculitis.

You might benefit by consulting a rheumatologist or a immunologist, for diagnosis, proper treatment and advice.




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