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A member asked:

What happens if i'm coughing up mucus do i need antibiotics, or do i just need mucinex (guaifenesin)?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Cough: Great question. Start with lots of fluids and plain Mucinex (guaifenesin) for a few days. If not better, fevers or green phlegm you should see your doctor

Dr Parikh agreed

Answered 2/17/2015

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Dr. Parag Parikh answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Cough: Initially,mucinx trial ,this helps thin out the mucous,and helps clearing the mucous,if the cough persists see a lung Dr.or your Physician,for further evaluation

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/11/2015

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