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I cough out mucus once or twice after nearly every meal. it started by recovering from flu but the situation has really persisted; for months now.?

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Asthma: You may have asthma. It is the most common cause of persistent cough after a flu. Need to see a lung specialist.

Answered 10/31/2012

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A member asked:

I cough out mucus once or twice after nearly every meal. it started by recovering from flu but the situation has really persisted; for months now.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ziad Akl answered

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