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I had flu last week but now am left with a dry cough which does not go away. is this normal?
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Dry cough: Yes, you can develop a dry cough following the flu. Use a vaporizer, sleep on several pillows and rub vaporub on your chest. Puse fluids, avoiding milk and milk products. Use nose drop if nose is running.
Answered 7/2/2018
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