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Severe cough

2018-10-04 05:53:41
I have been coughing for the past two days. It's getting worse each day. Now I have a sniffling nose and weakness. Chericof is helping for a few minutes, but not more. The cough has a lot of phlegm.
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You may have  an obstruction in your nose and post nasal discharge which is irritating your throat. You may need nasal decongestants and treatment of throat infection. And if necessary a CT scan on your sinuses.
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consult ENT specialist

Answered2018-10-05 16:57:10

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