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16 mo boy has adthma & chronic bacterial bronchitis. two days in a row his cough is producing excess phlegm brown in color. is this ok?
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Needs to be checked : Needs to be evaluated by a physician may need antibiotics or oral steroids.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Brown phlegm: No, brown phlegm may be a sign of pneumonia. With your history make sure you see your doctorasap.
Answered 9/28/2016
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