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White stringy mucus for 1yr with persistent cough from deep in chest. very tired. & weak. what could this be?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Exam: A year is too long and this requires examination, xrays and pulnomary function studues. Never ignore a cough for more than 3 weeks! make your appointment now!

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Answered 10/4/2016

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Multifactorial: Common causes of chronic cough are chronic bronchitis, .Silent acid reflux disease, viral infections, post-nasal drainage, many adults have undiagnosed whooping cough causing chronic cough ent evaluation pulmonary evaluation infectious disease evaluation.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

White stringy mucus for 1yr with persistent cough from deep in chest. very tired. & weak. what could this be?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Iwata and another doctor agreed

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