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Should i see a doctor for my illness? chest cough, congestion, headaches, bodyaches. treating with advil (ibuprofen) and robitussin. drinking lots of water. thanks,

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If : If you are getting worse or are not seeing any improvement after 3-4 days, then you should see your doctor to make sure it's not something more concerning than a viral cold or flu. Good luck!

Answered 10/3/2016

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