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Had a cold now for 5 weeks what do u suggest.

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Antibiotics may help: As a rule, viral infection last a few days. If your colds linger and is accompanied by colored nasal discharge and phlegm, suggest to your dr to give you antibiotics. Take lots of vitamin c, veggies and fruits in the meantime. Take care!

Answered 2/26/2013

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