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Hey, i am having sever cough and cold . its night here and i have an exam day after tomorrow morning. can u suggest something for a quick recovery?

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Dr. John McMahan answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Severe URI: You can try otc meds or if you are really sick you could call your doctore for a prescription prior to your visit or perhaps he or she could see you today as an emergency.

Answered 2/25/2013

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