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What would cause me to cough up small hard yellowish chunks? have had some shortness of breath thag comes and goes as well.

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Dr. Nestor Del rosario answered

Inspissated mucous: When mucous stagnates and dries up it is called inspissated and when coughed up, they can look like chunks or tubes. I people with asthma or bronchitis, they can actually plug up the airways and make breathing harder and can cause lung collapse called atelectasis. Hydrate yourself well to avoid it. I hope this helps.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

What would cause me to cough up small hard yellowish chunks? have had some shortness of breath thag comes and goes as well.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nestor Del rosario answered

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

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