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When should you see a doctor if you have cold/flu?
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Symptoms and timing: Colds and the flu are both viral and we have few antiviral medicines. If you did not have a flu shot, you have higher risk. Flu symptoms progress very quickly and include high fever, severe headache, body ache, extreme fatigue. See a doctor within 72 hours who may prescribe tamiflu (oseltamivir) to shorten the course. For colds, worsening symptoms after 7 days, shortness of breath are reasons for a visit.
Answered 3/17/2017
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One reason would be: A temp over 104 degrees. Complications resulting from the flu that make it hard to breath is another reason.
Answered 1/4/2014
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