Glendale, California
A 26-year-old male 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?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Amrit Singhanswered
Cardiology 53 years experience
Wait: usually wait for 2 wks, may use mucinex, (guaifenesin) hydrate, check for allergies
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