I'm really worried and looking for some advice. It's been 15 days since I started TB medication, but I still have fever, chills, and this persistent dry cough. The meds are supposed to be helping, so I'm confused why these symptoms aren't getting better. Could you please advise on what might be going on or what I should do?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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Cotinue ATT as advised by the physician.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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