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I am getting over a cold, i have a lingering cough that has been accompanied by coughing up mucus, clear sometimes round jelly like balls. am i ok?
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Likely OK: It is not uncommon to have a lingering cough after an upper respiratory infection that can last up to a month. As long as the mucus is mot often clear and your not feeling feverish or with chills or significant chest pain, there's little to worry about.
Answered 9/9/2020
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