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Tuesday, sore throat, azithromycin 500mg 3 days. now my nose's congested and i've shortness of breath, specially when doing stuff or blowing nose?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Flu: Chances are you have influenza, though a garden variety cold is not unlikely either. If you are really short of breath, however, you should go see the doctor to be sure what's going on.

Answered 6/13/2013

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A member asked:

Tuesday, sore throat, azithromycin 500mg 3 days. now my nose's congested and i've shortness of breath, specially when doing stuff or blowing nose?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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