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Went to dr and have upper respiratory infection and all he gave was cough pills..should i see another dr?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

If you are worse: If cough medicine was prescribed the doctor is telling you that antibiotics will not be helpful for the virus you may have. If worsening symptoms however get rechecked.Good luck

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 11/4/2014

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A member asked:

Went to dr and have upper respiratory infection and all he gave was cough pills..should i see another dr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

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