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Just got over a cold, but im unable to cough out the mucus in my lungs, nose is congested too. should i take mucinex (guaifenesin)? maybe something else?

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Wait: usually wait for 2 wks, may use mucinex, (guaifenesin) hydrate, check for allergies

Answered 12/16/2014

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A member asked:

Just got over a cold, but im unable to cough out the mucus in my lungs, nose is congested too. should i take mucinex (guaifenesin)? maybe something else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrit Singh answered

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