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Symptom Checker
Step 4: Read and complete the decision guide to learn more about your symptoms.
Coughs and Colds
Most upper respiratory infections are short-lived. They usually cause symptoms for four or five days. If your symptoms have persisted for more than a couple of weeks, non-infectious causes of nasal discharge and sore throat should be considered.
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