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I've been coughing a lot and i wake up feeling like i got hit by a train. when i blow my nose or cough up mucus, it's brown. what could be wrong?
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See a doctor: You may need a chest x-ray after a full exam. Need more info about whether you have had fever, chest pain, shortness of breath and so on. Please go see someone soon and start the new year out healthy., best wishes.
Answered 12/31/2013
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