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How can you tell coughing up phlegm warrants a visit to a doctor? if it's yellowish in color do i need to be concerned?
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Yes: Yellow greenish phlegm may indicate infection requiring antibiotic therapy. See your doctor.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Yes : Your cough can be health hazard not only for you, but also to the community. Please see the doctor.
Answered 2/2/2013
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