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I have productive cough 1.5 wks not preceded by a runny nose. i choke on phlegm. i have other conditions. is it ok to wait some more to get checked?
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See your doctor: In general, when upper respiratory symptoms have been going on for a week and a half or longer, it's a good idea to be seen by your doctor for an in-person exam or to call HealthTap Prime for a visit. A virus should have run it's course by then and something else may be going on.
Answered 10/1/2018
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