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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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Bronchitis: I think you should. Could be bronchitis, post nasal drip, or sinusitis.
Answered 5/9/2014
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Yes: Yes you should, you might need antibiotics.
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