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I've had a cough for about 5-6 days now. i got the cough a day after i was throwing up, over night sickness. the cough is dry but some mucus comes up.
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URI: You probably have an upper respiratory infection (URI) from a common virus. They usually resolve on their own, without any treatment. If cough lasts longer than 2-3 weeks, one should see a physician.
Answered 6/10/2014
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