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I got what i assumed was a cold on monday tuesday and wednesday were the worst days. by friday i developed a cough and saturday (today) the cough is very persistent with no mucus coming but a rattling in my chest. it is hurting my throat ear and chest to

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Cold: It is most likely a viral illness. Viral illness will take its course. Some times one develops a complication like secondary bacterial infection ( upper air ways/ ear/throat/chest) causing sinus infection, ear infection/bronchitis. If symptoms do not improve/gets worst / fever, seek medical attention.

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A member asked:

I got what i assumed was a cold on monday tuesday and wednesday were the worst days. by friday i developed a cough and saturday (today) the cough is very persistent with no mucus coming but a rattling in my chest. it is hurting my throat ear and chest to

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Faryal Ghaffar answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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