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I've had a cold for more than a week now. should i see a doctor?
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Cold : Only if you have signs or symtoms of a bacterial infection. Greenish drainage or pus coming out of your nose. If you are coughing up colorful stuff from your lungs.
Answered 1/19/2014
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