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I have had a chest infection and runny nose for a week and now i'm coughing up green phlegm. what could be causing this?
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Post viral infection: Sometimes a cold (virus) leads to a secondary infection. Wait another day or two if any fever or worsening symptoms call your doctor you might need antibiotics.
Answered 3/24/2020
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