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A member asked:

Spitting out thick bloody dark green mucus. very sore throat and bad headaches. tired most of the day. what is this likely to be? should i see a doc?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Yes you should see: a doctor. It could be tonsilitis, strep throat, bronchitis, or even pneumonia.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 3/31/2017

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