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Are runny nose, congestion, cough, and phlegm supposed to get better every day during a cold/flu? is it normal for recovery to plateau over a few days?
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Head cold: The common cold usually gradually resolves over a week. If bronchitis or sinusitis ( secondary bacterial infections) follows, symptoms last much longer and antibiotics are often prescribed.
Answered 1/11/2020
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