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Wheezing in my lungs,when try to cough only white saltytasting substance comes out.could it be excessive phlegm in my lungs asthma?
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Sounds like : Asthma and it is important for you to see your doc wheezing has the potential to scar your lungs and lead to emphysema
Answered 7/22/2014
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