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Having Cold, Cough, Bad Sore Throat. Been Taking Counter Medicine. Should I Consult Doctor?
I HAVE HAD A COLD AND COUGH FOR ABOUT 4 WEEKS NOW. THE COUGH SEEMS TO BE BETTER BUT NOW I HAVE A VERY BAD SORE THROAT AND THIS IS THE SECOND WEEK WITH IT. I HAVENT WENT TO A DOCTOR YET IVE BEEN TAKING OVER THE COUNTER MEDS. IS IT POSSIBLE THAT I HAVE COUGHED SO MUCH THAT I MAY NEED MEDS FROM A DOCTOR TO CLEAR IT THE REST OF THE WAY UP?
Fri, 16 Aug 2013
hello and welcome to HCM,
In majority of the cases a simple cold and cough usually resolves within a week with little or no treatment. But you having the same for four weeks is a cause for concern.
You must definitely visit an ENT who may inspect your throat and give you proper medication.
take care and lots of warm fluids and avoid over the counter medications
Dr Sriram Nathan
In majority of the cases a simple cold and cough usually resolves within a week with little or no treatment. But you having the same for four weeks is a cause for concern.
You must definitely visit an ENT who may inspect your throat and give you proper medication.
take care and lots of warm fluids and avoid over the counter medications
Dr Sriram Nathan
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