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After taking 1200 mg, mucinex (guaifenesin) expectorant, i am still unable to break up mucus when coughing? what next?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Coughing: Try using albuterol but at the same time see your doctor to rule out asthma

Dr Shah and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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