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Small swollen lymph node, yellow phlegm coming up for 5 weeks. headache just started that won't go away with meds. had strep b, not mono. what else?

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Phlegm: This could be an extended viral infection or atypical bacteria. Give it time but see MD if you develop fever or get worse/not better in 2 weeks.

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/20/2015

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