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Suggest Treatment For Coldness, Coughing Phlegm And Sore Throat

hi, my 19 yr old son has been suffering from a cold. he went on Monday to an urgent care and was tested for strep and mono, both negative, he was sent home with a zpack and has been taking it. he still has a low grade fever, sore throat, coughing up phlegm and generally tired, I have encouraged liquids and soft foods. he is out of state at school and is just doesn t know what to do. my instinct is its a cold and to let it run its course
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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It seems viral infection. Will/ may take 2 3. Weeks to resolve. Rake basic anti cold medication and a multivitamin: bplex forte 1 daily. U could add syp brozedex to it 2 spoons thrice a day if available there ta
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Suggest Treatment For Coldness, Coughing Phlegm And Sore Throat

It seems viral infection. Will/ may take 2 3. Weeks to resolve. Rake basic anti cold medication and a multivitamin: bplex forte 1 daily. U could add syp brozedex to it 2 spoons thrice a day if available there ta