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Sore throath and some flu symtoms for more than a week. over the counter flu medicine helps just a little.

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Dr. David Fink answered

May want to see doc: If you're having symptoms for more than a week, depending on their severity it may be worthwhile to see your doctor to get examined.

Answered 2/2/2014

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Dr. Karen Dantin answered

Ok: Flu this year is very tenacious. If purulent sputum or persistant more tha 2 weeks see your doc.

Answered 2/3/2014

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A member asked:

Sore throath and some flu symtoms for more than a week. over the counter flu medicine helps just a little.

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