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I get colds easily. instantly, i'm producing green mucus which lasts for over a week, this is accompanied by a chesty cough. anything to worry about?
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Yes there is: You can worry about getting bacterial pneumaonia or bronchitis. See your doctor.
Answered 11/18/2015
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