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I have strep. 500 mg of amox, 3x a day. felt better by 3rd day of meds, feel worse on day 6. coughing up thick yellow gunk. should i go back to doc?

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Dr. Michelle Huggins, MD answered

Yes: Yes, go back to doctor for further evaluation

Answered 5/13/2015

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