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I have had a horrible dry cough for weeks that gets worst whenever i walk. been noticing little blood spots and more appearing. on both legs. related?

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Cough. red spots: This could be very serious. Possibilities include vasculitis of lung ann legs, lingering infection with thrombocytopenia, a subtle malignancy with thrombocytopenia, or these could be innocent. I urge evaluation asap

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Answered 11/1/2014

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