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Why cant u answ. question. is this a cold or flu. tightnes chest, throat, headache, nasal swelling is robitussin ok ?
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Variable: A number of viral illnesses have similar-idenbtical symptoms. There are specific tests for influenza. Most respond to similar treatments for viral illnesses. Rest, clear the nasal passage, keep hydrated. and time. Robitussin helps the cough.
Answered 10/24/2017
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