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I've had a cold for several days. should i be concerned about a worsening cough?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Maybe: If you become sick with fever or chest pain or if you fail to improve over 1 week be examined. By 1 week you should be feeling better. All the best.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/4/2014

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A member asked:

I've had a cold for several days. should i be concerned about a worsening cough?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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