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I have a chest infection, i am coughing up green stufff but less now so i seem to be recovering. have had this for about a week and a half. i am only slightly better. should i just try and get over it or should i see a doctor and get antibiotics. ?
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Fever: If there is fever, prolonged cough that lasts more than 3 weeks, or respiratory distress, please see your Physician right away. Most respiratory illnesses are viral and will resolve with time and antibiotics are not effective in the treatment of viral illness. Discuss a flu vaccination with your physician, drink fluids and treat fever.
Answered 11/14/2019
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