A member asked:

Woke up 1 day ago with raging sore throat, now have a deep, painful, barking productive. fatigue, achy, low grade fever. cold? bronchitis? concerning

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: You may have the flu. If you are early in your course your PCP can determine whether treatment is needed. A strep test may be performed at the visit. If you continue to cough, please follow up. Bronchitis is caused mostly by viruses, and do not require antibiotic treatment.

Answered 11/26/2015

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