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Cold, Sore Throat, Mild Chills, Low Grade Fever. Taking Sudafed. Infection Symptoms?

Hi, I have been fighting what I think started out as a cold . I had a sore throat , mild chills, low-grade fever of 99-100, and was achy. I have been taking sudafed and IB Prophin for the past few days. Now I have a dry cough, green thick mucus in the back of my throat, raspy voice, no stuffy nose, and my tonsils are mildly swollen. Do you think I have an infection and do you think I need to go see a doctor?
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There is no question you have an infection. If this is a viral infection, it will typically resolve in 7-10 days. If it continues beyond this time frame, it may be bacterial and I would advise seeing a doctor. Additionally, even if 7-10 days have not yet elapsed, if you're finding the symptoms to be truly unbearable, you should not wait to see your doctor.
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Cold, Sore Throat, Mild Chills, Low Grade Fever. Taking Sudafed. Infection Symptoms?

There is no question you have an infection. If this is a viral infection, it will typically resolve in 7-10 days. If it continues beyond this time frame, it may be bacterial and I would advise seeing a doctor. Additionally, even if 7-10 days have not yet elapsed, if you re finding the symptoms to be truly unbearable, you should not wait to see your doctor.