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I've been coughing hard enough to the point where i choke, i cough up green and tannish phlegm. i also get chest pain. should i see a doctor?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Bronchitis: I think you should. Could be bronchitis, post nasal drip, or sinusitis.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/9/2014

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Dr. Marianna Post answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Yes you should, you might need antibiotics.

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

I've been coughing hard enough to the point where i choke, i cough up green and tannish phlegm. i also get chest pain. should i see a doctor?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Dr. Marianna Post answered

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