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Developed a cough that only happens at night when i lay . had it for a week now but am now coughing up greesnish mucus . is this bronchitis?

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Dr. Martin Morell answered

When: Laying down, contents from sinuses may drain to throat. In bronchitis, coughing will be quite noticeable.

Answered 5/14/2015

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A member asked:

Developed a cough that only happens at night when i lay . had it for a week now but am now coughing up greesnish mucus . is this bronchitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Morell answered

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