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Aspergillosis, cough up white mucus in water with sack that grows white furry coccoons. could it be that?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Cough: This really needs to be checked by a doctor and doubt it is aspergillosis. Whatever you cough out, show it to your doctor and get treated.

Answered 10/4/2016

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