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I'm pretty sure i have the flu but i have no health insurance. what are the best things i can do for myself? i feel absolutely terrible..
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Mgt: If you are otherwise healthy, the viral illness usually lasts up to two weeks. If you develop a cough that lingers more than 3 to 4 weeks, a pulmonary evaluation may be completed at that time. Most patients recover with rest, hydration, and treating fever.
Answered 4/30/2016
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