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How do you get rid of a fever that is 100 degrees fahrenheit and a bad cough?(fast)

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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Get rid of the infec: See u physician for evaluation and work up , take u medication, try to rest and take enough fluid.

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Answered 5/6/2016

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