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A member asked:
Why is my cough phlemy?? i quit smoking months ago and still have this phlem?? what can help
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The first thing I'd: recommend is to insure that you are drinking at least 64 ounces of water per day. You need to insure that there is enough moisture .
Answered 5/30/2015
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