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I have this think bright green mucus when i clear my throat what is this ?

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Dr. Kathryn Ko answered

Bright green?: lime green or viridian? prob getting over infection, if associated with cough, sore throat, fever, go to doc for check.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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