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Coughing up mucus. sore throat, running and stuffy nose.

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Viral: Most times these are signs of a viral respiratory illness. Unfortunately there is no cure for a virus. It needs to run it's course. The old saying is it lasts 7 days if you treat it, a week if you don't. Worrisome signs would be chest pain, shortness of breath with activity, high fevers or vomiting.

Answered 9/8/2019

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Exam: Be checked. It may be a bad virus but a productive cough suggests pneumonia. You may need antibiotics. All the best.

Answered 11/25/2018

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