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I am having a terrible cold and high fever and congestion in the chest..what medication should i take?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See doctor: Don't self medicate . With your chest congestion you have to see a doctor.

Answered 3/26/2013

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