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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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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

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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.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/28/2017

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

No: May indicate infection such as bronchitis or walking pneumonia. See your doctor to check it out

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 5/9/2018

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A member asked:

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?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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