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I had a high fever and now i am coughing so much that i feel like throwing up, should i see a doctor? what do you think i might have, the flu maybe?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Definitely: Fever + Cough could be flu or pneumonia both of which would need to be treated.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I had a high fever and now i am coughing so much that i feel like throwing up, should i see a doctor? what do you think i might have, the flu maybe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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