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Hi, i have a viral infection...my chest is sore and my throat, and i'm coughing ...what can i take for my chest?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Viral bronchitis : Try an anti tussive mucolytic which you can get at your local pharmacy. Good Luck

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Answered 9/20/2018

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