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Ive been sick for 17 daysit started out as something like strep throat (it wasnt) for about a week now its just like sinusitis or post nasal drip for 2 weeks off and on..should i go the doctor? is this normal? just started taking a decongestant?

Q: ive been sick for 17 daysit started out as something like strep throat (it wasnt) for about a week now its just like sinusitis or post nasal drip for 2 weeks off and on..should i go the doctor? is this normal? just started taking a decongestant?

: You need to get a Covid diagnostic test. If negative you need to see a doctor to get a differential diagnosis and differential diagnosis and treatment. Good Luck

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

You need to get a Covid diagnostic test. If negative you need to see a doctor to get a differential diagnosis and differential diagnosis and treatment. Good Luck

Answered 12/22/2021

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A member asked:

Ive been sick for 17 daysit started out as something like strep throat (it wasnt) for about a week now its just like sinusitis or post nasal drip for 2 weeks off and on..should i go the doctor? is this normal? just started taking a decongestant?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

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