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Should i go back to work after 3 days with an upper respiratory infection?

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

URI Symptoms: As long as the symptoms have improved significantly, i think going back to work would be fine. If you still need cold medicine, i wouldn't go back yet as the medicines can make you excessively sleepy. Feel better!

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 8/26/2013

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