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Cold like symptoms for going on 3 weeks

2017-07-27 18:42:13
I have a bad cough, mucus, running nose, fever at first but now it's gone. I've been taking dayquil for three weeks now and it relieves the symptoms temporarily but they always come back.
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You might be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of infection in this season. You may need to take antibiotics and anti cold medicines and decongestant nasal drops.
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-07-30 02:21:54

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