A member asked:

If someone is coughing up yellowish phlegm, how long can it happen before you need to see a doctor to be treated?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

That depends: For example, viruses and allergies can cause yellowish to clear mucus production for quite some time. Try allergy medications if needed, and or better yet, get an evaluation. As there may be basic medications to help with your underlying condition to even help the yellow mucus production. Best wishes.

Answered 4/13/2016

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