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I have had a phlegm like cough and wheezy chest for about over a week. the phlegm use to be white, but now it's yellow, which i think indicates infection. i have used over the counter medication, not helping. i think i might need an antibiotic?
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PCM: An Assessment by your PCM can help to determine if you need antibiotics, testing etc. COVID 19 sx’s: dry cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, nasal congestion, fever, headache, sore throat, feeling tired, loss of sense of taste/smell, decreased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, chills & muscle aches.
Answered 7/21/2020
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