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What to do if i could feel mucus in my lungs but can't cough it up?

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Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Several things...: You can get chest percussion, use medications such as mucomyst, drink a lot of water, use a flutter valve.

Answered 2/27/2018

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A member asked:

What to do if i could feel mucus in my lungs but can't cough it up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sanders answered

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