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I've developed this thick yellow mucus at my job that deals with fiberglass. this mucus can't be swallowed, and is to hard to cough up. what should i do?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Mask: I hope you wear an appropriate facial mask while you work with fiberglass. You should get A pulmonary function test to see if you have any restrict airway disease now. You should see a pulmonologist and an environmental doc.

Answered 9/2/2017

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A member asked:

I've developed this thick yellow mucus at my job that deals with fiberglass. this mucus can't be swallowed, and is to hard to cough up. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Gordon answered

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