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Have had cough and fever, for almost 3 weeks, that increases through the day from normal to 101. flu swab- neg. chest x-ray looks good. no bloodwork.

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Viral: Probably viral , try two extra strength Tylenol every four hours and push your fluid intake. It is not unusual for it to last this length of time. Good Luck

Answered 10/1/2018

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A member asked:

Have had cough and fever, for almost 3 weeks, that increases through the day from normal to 101. flu swab- neg. chest x-ray looks good. no bloodwork.

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

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