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I've had a stuffed up nose sore throat chest hurts dry cough for four days now. what is wrong? what medicine can i try otc?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Please see yr MD: You are on multiple meds, one is humira, (adalimumab) a biological which interfers with the immune system function and alters the natural immune response, pls visit ur doctor asap.

Answered 12/16/2013

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