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I've had strep throat for 4 days. have been taking penicillin for 3 days. this morning i woke up with a dry cough. is this normal?

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Dr. Jonathan Blank answered

Post strep: Yes it's normal to have post strep cough for days to weeks as long as no fever and no thraot burning

Answered 3/30/2018

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A member asked:

I've had strep throat for 4 days. have been taking penicillin for 3 days. this morning i woke up with a dry cough. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jonathan Blank answered

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