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I've had flu like symptoms since monday. yesterday (3 days later) i have developed a cough. should i go see a doctor?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cough: The cough may be part of your flu like syndrome,but it is always advisable to check out the cough because it progress to pneumonia

Answered 3/24/2018

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A member asked:

I've had flu like symptoms since monday. yesterday (3 days later) i have developed a cough. should i go see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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