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Have a headache and have upper respiratory issues.please advise?

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Dr. Phil Chen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See a doctor: Upper respiration infection sometimes can cause headache too. If symptom persist after 7-10 days, you should see a doctor.

Answered 9/17/2013

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