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Will a upper respritory infection go away on its own or do you need antibiotics? i don't have a fever any more just cough, sob, and stuffy nose
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Usually: The typical viral illness lasts 7-14 days. There are usually early symptoms such as clear mucous, sore throat, hoarseness, fever, congestion, and aches. Later symptoms are discolored mucous, congestion, and cough which may take an additional 2 weeks to clear. A sinus infection has similar symptoms but they either continue to worsen, or plateau and persist for 3 or more weeks. Treat colds early.
Answered 10/28/2016
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