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I have had a cough for the past two weeks. i have been coughing up phlegm that is slightly yellow, but it has a mild smell to it. is this normal?
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2 week cough: It may be time to see your physician for antibiotics and maybe a TB test. Two weeks is a long time to cough and not improve with a viral upper respiratory infection.
Answered 5/28/2017
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No: May indicate infection such as bronchitis or walking pneumonia. See your doctor to check it out
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