10 Influenza B Symptoms
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4. Cough and Sore Throat
A nonproductive cough may accompany the stuffy nose and other cold-like symptoms. The cough may be dry and persistent, and it may last for several weeks after the rest of the flu symptoms dissipate.3‘Influenza: Questions and Answers.’ Immunization Action Coalition, Oct. 2020, https://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4208.pdf A sore or scratchy throat may also be present.
Drinking plenty of fluids, especially hot tea and soups, may help, and adding honey to hot tea can help soothe a sore throat and quiet coughs. Over-the-counter remedies, such as cough medicines and acetaminophen, may also alleviate coughing and throat pain.
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