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Still have flu after 2wks . went to dr, was given antibiotics twice. now tickly throat & severe barely controllable coughing fits. why? & how to stop?
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If you: Have the flu, the antibiotics won't help and might make it worse, need a better diagnosis
Answered 7/12/2014
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