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I have mucus in my chest that i can't cough up no matter how hard i cough. what can i do to help get the mucus up?
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Need evaluation: Whether you have mucus or bronchospasm (narrowing of your lung tubes) would be assessed by an examination by a clinician who may need to get a chest xray, based upon the findings. Feel better!
Answered 8/23/2018
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