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Unable to clear mucus from lungs . when i rarely am able to eject- the mucus is almost identical to rubber cement - clear and very thick.
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See doctor : Need to be seen by pulmonologist or primary doctor for exam and testing including chest x ray, sputum culture, etc. Could be anything from asthma, copd, bronchitis, fungal infection etc.
Answered 1/15/2014
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