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A member asked:

Orange plegm, only this morning. not to bad of a caugh. had to leave windows open last nigh, 60 in va. should i be concerned? non smoker.

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Monitor: If the colored phlegm is persistent you may need to see a doctor, it may resolve on its own also if you just had a cold.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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