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I'm on an antibiotic and coughing up mucus, is that good?
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Cough productive: Hello, a productive cough may be good or not good. It may be the way your body is ridding of an infection. If the cough persists despite the antibiotic, it may mean the antibiotic isn't the right one for this type of infection. See your doctor for a recommended evaluation.
Answered 1/5/2019
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