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I have had started with just a bout of flu 3 weeks ago which then worsened to coughing 2 weeks ago, went to the doctor 4 days ago he said i have flu and gave me pills and cough syrup and they are not working instead i cough a lot more now?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Virtual consultation: A virtual consultation may be scheduled online. If there is blood tinged sputum, one possible cause is bronchitis. Symptoms may take some time to resolve. Post viral inflammatory changes may occur and a review of your medications may be completed online.

Answered 7/10/2020

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A member asked:

I have had started with just a bout of flu 3 weeks ago which then worsened to coughing 2 weeks ago, went to the doctor 4 days ago he said i have flu and gave me pills and cough syrup and they are not working instead i cough a lot more now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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