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obsidianop t1_izl3zvq wrote

Reply to comment by bawki in Post viral cough: why does it get worse after you get better? by [deleted]

Is it the case, then, that once the initial sinus congestion has cleared you are not contagious with virus even if the cough remains? I want to avoid getting others sick but I don't know how realistic it is to remain alone in my apartment for a week or two or more.

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OnenonlyAl t1_izm8x8b wrote

Most infectious between 3-7 days with a viral illness. Usually peaks at 5 or so.

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