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I am coughing up bad tasting mucous, what can i do?
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Check with your MD : You may have sinusitis or bronchitis. Most likely viral. Antibiotic is not indicated for 7-10 days after onset, use netti pot to wash the sinus area and take Mucinex (guaifenesin) tab 3x a day. Drink up to 2 qtr. Of ciear liquids a day.
Answered 2/17/2015
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See doctor: As you probably have a bacterial infection (sinusitis or bronchitis) and may need an antibiotic, . Keep hydrated.
Answered 10/20/2016
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