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Woke up with sore throat,painful cough,thick green phlegm no fever swollen lymph nodes what could this be?

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Viral URI: I suggest a screening test for strep: however, without fever, this presentation suggests a viral upper respiratory infection.I suggest the following:Force fluids x 8-10 glasses/day of electrolyte rich fluids (Powerade, Gatorade, Vitamin Water, G) and 4-6 bowls/day of broth, bullion, consume or soup. Hot steam showers 3-4 times/day. Nasal saline, Tylenol as needed, Robitussin DM or Mucinex DM as ne

Answered 3/23/2019

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