I Have Got A Runny Nose A Cough With With Clear To White Not Thick Phlegm

Posted on Wed, 29 Jul 2020

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Question : Hi. I have got a runny nose a cough with clear to white not thick phlegm coming up when I cough. It just started this week. Neither seem to be that bad yet. I have checked the last two days for a fever and have not had one.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be a common cold.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice .

It can be just a common cold or running nose related to allergies.
It doesn't seem much important.
You can use antihistamines such benadryl or citerizine.
Rinse nose with saline water.
Keep yourself under observations check temperature or other symptoms.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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