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I have a cold and can't breathe i cough most of the night and run a fever this is day 5. i am taking mucinex (guaifenesin) what else should i do?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

See your doctor: Fever may indicate a bacterial infection that needs antibiotics.

Answered 5/21/2013

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