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I've been coughing out a bright yellow flem for the past 4 days. i've been a social smoker for less than a year, could that be the cause? and if not?
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Bronchitis: You may have developed a bronchitis, see your doctor about your symptoms, you may need an antibiotic and stop smoking!
Answered 4/5/2013
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