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I have been hacking up green phlegm for the past 6 months i've had a allergy test done and its not those. should i go back to my doctor for an infecti?

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Dr. Peter Karsant answered

Specializes in Dentistry

YES: Great place to start especially if you are running a low grade fever.

Answered 10/3/2016

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