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Hi dr i have been coughing for a week now i went to my gp the past week on wednesday but the coughing and sore throat is continuing.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Screening: You may have a common cold, influenza or mild COVID 19. Provide fluids, monitor temperature and please see your GP. If there is a bacterial illness, then antibiotics may be provided. A strep infection is usually associated with fever.

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Answered 11/15/2020

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A member asked:

Hi dr i have been coughing for a week now i went to my gp the past week on wednesday but the coughing and sore throat is continuing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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