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4 wks ago had strep throat, i rec a antibiotic shot & helped it go away.since have bad coughing episodes 1- 2x day w clr runny nose. dr says not flu.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Nose and sinuses: inflammation, can be the cause, see your doctor again, you might need an antibiotic for longer period to clear it up

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

4 wks ago had strep throat, i rec a antibiotic shot & helped it go away.since have bad coughing episodes 1- 2x day w clr runny nose. dr says not flu.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

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