A member asked:

Started with sore throat. then runny stuffy nose. temp got to 100.3. but was outside in heat working. any liquids taste bad. can this be a viral?

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Sore thoat: Probably viral. If it chamges to colored yellow or brownish like pus you may need an antibiotic. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcohol if you are coming down with a cold. It wi make you dehydrated and not as able to fight off the cold. Good luck. Have a good weekend!

Answered 5/23/2014

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