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I've had an extremely bad sore throat for a few days, i've been coughing up bright green flem. but it doesn't feel like a flu or cold.
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Bronchitis: Since you are coughing copius green phlegm, your bronchial tubes are inflamed. Please see you primary care doc for medications. Lots of fluids too.
Answered 2/14/2015
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