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My wife and i have a cough with thick brwn/grey mucus, chest pain and tightness, fever going on 4-5 weeks. dr gave antibiotic, steroid, inh. no help?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See your doc: Multiple possibilities for your lingering symptoms, from antibiotic failure to reinfection/ coinfection. Would recommend that you let your prescriber know. Make sure both yourself and your wife seek medical attention.
Answered 3/14/2015
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