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Does ?yellow flem when coughing mena you need antibiotics?
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No: The color of sputum tells you next to nothing about whether you need antbiotics. People with viral bronchitis often have yellow or green sputum, but antibiotics have been shown to be no better than placebo for treating bronchitis.
Answered 3/27/2014
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