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I feel there are several sputum in my lungs sometimes when i cough. i do that because i feel breathless. it's been more than one month already.

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

See below: While you likely just have bronchitis, you should be checked for tuberculosis if it's on-going for over a month with no history of smoking.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

I feel there are several sputum in my lungs sometimes when i cough. i do that because i feel breathless. it's been more than one month already.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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