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If i cough up mucus could it be coming from my lungs?
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Yes: But it could also come from sinus, nasal passage, pharynx, bronchus and lungs. Color of mucous important, how much, what cough sounds like, hx of lung disease, meds you are on.
Answered 3/20/2018
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