Good morning i have a constant cough with phlegm. sometimes it does hurt my throat & the phlegm was yellow but is now white. i've had this cough for more than a week & would like to know if i should see a doctor. i haven't taken any medication. tnx?

Dr. can evaluate: Throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or the flu (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Continuing cough may be from wheezing or bronchitis. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the symptoms are bothersome, recurrent, or don't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat, wheezing, or bronchitis).