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If you cough up yellow or green mucus when you have a cold is this bad?
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Viral: Colored mucous can be produced by either a viral or a bacterial infection. Most upper respiratory infections are viral and will get better with time and rest. If there is no improvement within 7 days or if the symptoms are very severe then medical attention should be obtained.
Answered 1/5/2017
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