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Should i take mucinex (guaifenesin) and delsym for a suspected bronchitis?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Your SX may improve: Sx may get better, but you need to exluded a bacterial vs viral bronchitis. You may need additional rx.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 12/17/2012

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