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I was diagnosed 4 days ago with influenza and given antibiotics for 5 day,but am still feeling very sick. how long does the flu normally take to end?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Influenza: Since flu is a virus,it will not respond to antibiotics. Normally flu lasts 5-7 days..The sequelae such as cough can linger on for weeks

Answered 3/3/2018

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Influenza : Flu does not respond to antibiotics but to antivirals Normally it has gone within 7 to 10 days depending on your immune system

Answered 3/3/2018

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed 4 days ago with influenza and given antibiotics for 5 day,but am still feeling very sick. how long does the flu normally take to end?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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