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I've a very bad flu with a dry cough that prevents me from sleeping for 10 days Should I go see a doctor or do I just keep taking Nurofen & Sinecod?

Feb 13, 2013

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Dr. Karim Farah Pulmonology

if your symptoms are persistent or getting worse then yes you need to see a physician

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Dr. Mirna Waked Pulmonology

Yes sure. These are not a treatment but only symptomatic

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