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A 65-year-old male asked:

I have had a head cold, dry throat cough and fatigue/lack of energy for 10 days now. should i see a physician or do the liquids/rest thing?

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Dr. John Chiu
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
See doctor: It's time to check with your doctor if you have not recovered after 10 days. Sinus infection occurs in about 10% of the people after a cold.
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