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When i cough, gray phlegm comes out, sometimes white. what does it mean?
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Bronchitis: This cough producing discolored and also clearer sputum could be due to a bronchial infection which often follows a head cold. It could be due to allergies or postnatal drip. Your doctor could diagnose it after an exam.
Answered 7/19/2018
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