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2020-11-17 15:58:36
My sister had sore throat 8 days back then had a mild fever for two days. After that she did not have any fever but she has wet cough since then and no other prblm. Does she need to get tested for covid or is it seasonal flu
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In the absence of any other symptoms , it is presumed to be normal flu. Take tablet Azithromycin-500 mg once daily ,Syrup Piriton expectorant one teaspoon thrice daily for 5 days.

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