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Are Runny Nose And Cough A Viral Infection?

i have been sick with a runny nose and a cough i have had these symptoms for two weeks i took mucus medicine sat it helped a little but the symptoms never went away today i woke up bad im throwing up i can keep liquids down just not alot my cough wakes me up out of my sleep, i dont want to go into the doctors and they say it is a viral infection i need some advice if you think it is a viral infection or should i go in
posted on Thu, 19 Nov 2015
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Hi,

Yes, usually they are. In viral flu, the patient may have fever, cough, cold, sore throat, pain in throat, body ache, malaise, running nose etc.

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

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Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician
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Are Runny Nose And Cough A Viral Infection?

Hi, Yes, usually they are. In viral flu, the patient may have fever, cough, cold, sore throat, pain in throat, body ache, malaise, running nose etc. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician