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Fever, coughing up brown mucus, sore throat, swollen glands...being goin on for a week. i've tried gargling and otc meds is this worth a trip to dr?

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Definitely: The time factor with the fever and brown mucus definitely needs to be addressed- the sooner the better.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/30/2018

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Dr. Marjan Saba answered

Yes: Yes, it's better to see a doctor. You might need some antibiotics.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Fever, coughing up brown mucus, sore throat, swollen glands...being goin on for a week. i've tried gargling and otc meds is this worth a trip to dr?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Marvin Den answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Dr. Marjan Saba answered

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