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I have a bad habit of coughing i feel like i'm trying to clear my chest. now i'm coughing up clear jelly. should i be worried ?

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cough: make sure you are not in contact with allergens (dust, pollen, animal dander,etc) or chemical irritants.

Dr Munshower and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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