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I had a fever, blocked nose and sore throat a week ago, i'm fine now except i have to blow my nose all the time and yellow thick phlegm in my cough.

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Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Normal: The last two symptoms to clear after a viral illness are drainage and cough. It may take 2-3 weeks for these to completely clear. If these symptoms persist for a total of 4 weeks then may be low grade sinusitis and need antibiotics to clear.

Answered 4/8/2013

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

URI: You have the after effects of a viral illness. If the symptoms persist beyond ten days, see your doctor. Antibiotics may be in necessary.

Answered 4/8/2013

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A member asked:

I had a fever, blocked nose and sore throat a week ago, i'm fine now except i have to blow my nose all the time and yellow thick phlegm in my cough.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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