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23, 6ft, 145lbs - had bronchitis 6 weeks ago. took steroids, z-pak and got better. however, when dehydrated, i have yellow mucus. what to do?
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Drink More Water: Yellow mucous is not necessarily related to an infection. It can be yellow because of the material it picks up as it moves through the area. It can be yellow from containing dead bacteria. It can be yellow because it has gotten too thick when you haven't drank enough water.
Answered 11/7/2013
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