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I have covid-19. i have a wet cough, i thought covid is moreso a dry cough. what can i do for a wet cough? i rarely ever get a cold let alone a cough. not sure how to treat it?
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COVID 19: Although COVID 19 often presents as a dry cough, it can also occur with a productive cough. Continue to hydrate well (non-caffeinated). You probably won't need a cough syrup if you are easily able to cough up materials. If you are experiencing pain consider addition of acetaminophen.
Answered 1/28/2021
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