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I have phlegm in the back of my throat for 3 wks, almost a post nasal drip, coughing to clear it,worse in morning, no other symp. i was more sick and coughing for a week initially (neg covid test 4 days after symptom onset)-why has it lasted so long?
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If you have had a fever, please discuss another COVID-19 test with your PCP. Other causes may include other viral illness, bacterial sinusitis. Discuss rinse with nasal saline.
Answered 7/14/2021
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