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Hi past couple of days i've had a cold and i had clear jelly like mucus now its yellowy green and my chest is very tight? do i need to see a doc?

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Dr. Walter Husar answered

Likely need to: Since the color of your sputum has changed and your chest is tight, means that you need to seea physician, urgent if you have a fever.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Hi past couple of days i've had a cold and i had clear jelly like mucus now its yellowy green and my chest is very tight? do i need to see a doc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Walter Husar answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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