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I am recovering from the common flu. i have been to a gp. i still am struggling with a phlegm and cough a week later. what steps should i take next?
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Monitor/stay home: Monitor your temperature, stay home, drink fluids and rest. Report fever to your PCP and if the cough lingers for more than 3 weeks, please schedule an appointment.
Answered 4/8/2020
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