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I have cough with yellow thick pleghm voice horsening and chest pain but no fever.my nose are congested at night no flu.should i start antibiotiocs?

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

No: This certainly sounds more like a viral infection which is not helped with antibiotics. If you worsen, or develop a fever, then you can reconsider.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 2/3/2018

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A member asked:

I have cough with yellow thick pleghm voice horsening and chest pain but no fever.my nose are congested at night no flu.should i start antibiotiocs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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