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Does clear plegm from lungs mean viral infection? i've been around someone who has bronchitis and i think i may have caught it.
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"Phlegm": Can be normal. If it is coming up in larger amounts than typical it is usually due to airway inflammation. And yes, it can very well be due to a viral infection. Time, patience, and a healthy lifestyle (no smoking) will hasten your recovery. Antibiotics will not. If cough persists, see a doc and maybe get an inhaled steroid prescription. These take time to work.
Answered 3/24/2020
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