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What causes a persistent cold flu?
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Resistance: Everyone gets colds and flu but symptoms can persist if resistance is low from fatigue , allergies, vitamin deficiency or chronic illnes.
Answered 6/28/2019
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Persistant Cold/Flu: When a "cold/flu" last longer than ten days, it no longer is a cold/flu -- it has moved on to something new. Examples are allergies, sinus infections, chronic acid reflux, or anatomic blockage from many sources. When a cold last longer than ten days, suspect allergies or a sinus infection. See your doctor to decide which one.
Answered 5/19/2019
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