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Do i have the flu? i have sinus and chest congestion, cough, headache and aches.

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Dr. M. Jan answered

Possible: Tylenol (acetaminophen) 500 mg every 6 hours will help.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 3/2/2013

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Maybe: There are numerous pathogenic viruses that can result in illnesses with this description of symptoms. If you think you have influenza there are rapid tests that can determine this fairly accurately.

Answered 1/15/2013

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A member asked:

Do i have the flu? i have sinus and chest congestion, cough, headache and aches.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. M. Jan answered

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