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I have a bad cough, sore throat, stuffy nose that started 2 days ago. going on vacation in 2 days. should i be well by then?

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Dr. Charles Davant answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably not: The rule on most upper respiratory infections is two weeks with treatment, 14 days without. Hope it's a long vacation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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