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A member asked:
Just finished zpack on saturday. i still have minimal chest/head congestion. is this normal to linger?
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It's ok...: Symptoms often persist a while after the antibiotic course is completed. Your body just needs some time to fully recover. Just check in again with your doctor if symptoms worsen, you develop fever or other symptoms of relapse. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Answered 7/7/2014
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