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Went to e r last tues. pregnant..cough congestion phlegm diagnose upper resp. no antibiotic . strep flu cbc all negative. still coughing !what gives?
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Mgt: One possible cause is post nasal drip, and nasal saline rinses can help. Please stay well hydrated, rest and monitor for any fever.
Answered 10/13/2016
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