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I had laryngitis (caused by a cold) for a week and i just finished a short course of cortisone. all cold related symptoms have passed, but i've now developed a dry cough. should i worry or not?
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Cough is usually the latest symptom when you have a viral respiratory infection and it can last several weeks, nothing to worry.
Answered 2/7/2022
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