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How do i treat a wet cough after a viral infection.

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

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Time and rest: You have a upper viral infection causing a wet cough. You body is responding to the infection by producing mucus. Rest and time are still the best medicine. Make sure you don't have a secondary bacterial infection on top of the viral infection. Fevers should be gone and energy level normal. Make sure not allergies.

Answered 9/18/2018

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How do i treat a wet cough after a viral infection.

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