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Cough

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	Call 911 NOW (you may need an ambulance) IF: Passed out (fainted) Severe difficulty breathing (e.g., struggling for each breath, unable to speak) Lips or face are bluish now Wheezing started suddenly after medicine, an allergic food or bee sting Difficulty breathing after exposure to flames, smoke or fumes
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF: You feel weak or very sick Chest pain; EXCEPTION: Mild chest pain lasting only a few seconds that occurs only when coughing Difficulty breathing Wheezing is present Coughing started suddenly after bee sting Coughing up blood and more than a few streaks Fever of 103 F (39.4 C) or higher Fever of 100.5 F (38.1 C) or higher and you Are over 60 years of age Have diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g., HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy) Are bedridden (e.g., nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, recovering from surgery) Increasing ankle swelling Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF: You think you need to be seen Sinus pain or pressure (around cheekbone or eyes) Fever present for more than 3 days Earache is present
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns Coughing up blood Coughing has kept home from school or work for 3 or more days Nasal discharge lasts more than 10 days Fever returns after being gone for more than 24 hours Symptoms of nasal allergy are also present (e.g., itchy eyes, clear nasal discharge, postnasal drip) Taking an ACE Inhibitor medication; Including: benazepril/LOTENSIN, captopril/CAPOTEN, enalapril/VASOTEC, lisinopril/ZESTRIL) Exposure to TB (tuberculosis) Cough lasts more than three weeks
	Self Care at Home IF: Cough with no complications, and you don't think you need to be seen