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Woke up with a sore throat and dry cough (no phlegm.) no fever. 4 days later, sore throat coughing up thick green phlegm..no congestion and no fever!

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sinus infection: You may have developed a sore throat and cough from postnasal drip eminatingfrom your sinuses. Check with your doctor for further evaluation and treatment.

Answered 12/6/2019

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