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I have caugh and a running nose. also i have a headacke and a sore troath and sometimes i'm tired. is it better to take off for a week?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

?URI: You appear to have an upper respiratory infection, which could be the common cold or a bacterial infection. Both, if treated correctly, including rest and fluids, can get better in a few days, so taking off a week would be up to you and your doctor.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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